Romanian · Adjectives
rău
Bad
Beginneradjective
Definition
Of poor quality or unpleasant.
Example
A fost o idee rea.
It was a bad idea.
Etymology
'Rău' traces back to Old Slavic '*zru', which means 'bad' or 'evil'. The word has retained its core meaning through Romanian's evolution.
How & Where It’s Used
'Rău' is used in both spoken and written discourse, across formal and informal contexts. It appears in various idiomatic phrases and expressions.