No. 920 in Romanian
apa
The Romanian word "apa" means "water" in English.
In a sentence
Apa este esențială pentru viață.
Water is essential for life.
The noun 'apa' is used to refer directly to 'water' as a general concept or substance.
Apa din râu este limpede.
The water from the river is clear.
The noun 'apa' is used to describe a specific instance of water, namely from the river.
Butoaiele sunt pline cu apă.
The barrels are full of water.
The word 'apă' is used here in its basic form without the definite article to indicate water as a material contained in another object.
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