No. 1 in Romanian
de
The Romanian word "de" is a preposition meaning "of" or "from."
In a sentence
Cartea este pe masă, dar cheia este departe.
The book is on the table, but the key is far away.
In this sentence, 'de' is included in the word 'departe,' acting as a prefix to form the word meaning 'far away.' It doesn't have a standalone usage here but contributes to the overall meaning of the compound word.
El a cumpărat un kilogram de mere.
He bought a kilogram of apples.
The word 'de' is used here as a preposition equivalent to 'of' in English, linking the quantity ('un kilogram') to the item ('mere,' meaning 'apples').
Am vorbit despre proiectul de la muncă.
I talked about the project from work.
In this context, 'de' serves as part of the phrase 'de la,' which means 'from,' used to indicate the origin or source ('muncă,' meaning work).
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