Romanian · Body & Health
ureche
Ear
Beginnernoun · f
Definition
The part of the body used for hearing.
Example
Iepurele are urechi lungi.
The rabbit has long ears.
Etymology
'Ureche' comes from the Latin 'auricula', meaning 'ear'. In Romanian, it has experienced phonetic shifts typical of the language's evolution.
How & Where It’s Used
'Ureche' is used in both casual and formal conversation, as well as in written texts, often in medical or anatomical discussions.