Romanian · Nature & Environment
câine
Dog
Beginnernoun · m
Definition
A common pet animal that barks.
Example
Câinele nostru se numește Rex.
Our dog is called Rex.
Etymology
'Câine' originates from the Latin word 'canis', which means 'dog'. The transition reflects the linguistic shift from Latin to modern Romanian.
How & Where It’s Used
'Câine' is commonly used in both spoken and written contexts, with a variety of informal and formal applications discussing pets or animals.