No. 31 in Romanian
ale
"Ale" in Romanian means "the ones (feminine plural)" or is used as a possessive article for feminine plural nouns (e.g., "ale mele" = "mine").
In a sentence
Cartea ale colegului meu este pe masă.
My colleague's book is on the table.
In this sentence, 'ale' is used as a definite article for a feminine plural noun in the genitive case referring to ownership (books of my colleague).
Preferințele ale oamenilor variază.
People's preferences vary.
Here, 'ale' serves as a definite article for a feminine plural noun in the genitive case indicating possession (preferences of people).
Florile ale vecinei sunt foarte frumoase.
The neighbor's flowers are very beautiful.
In this usage, 'ale' acts as a definite article for a feminine plural noun in the genitive case showing association (flowers of the neighbor).
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