No. 485 in Romanian
dreptul
The Romanian word "dreptul" means "the right" in English.
In a sentence
Am dreptul să vorbesc liber.
I have the right to speak freely.
In this sentence, 'dreptul' means 'the right', expressing a privilege or entitlement.
Ai scris asta cu dreptul sau cu stângul?
Did you write this with your right hand or your left hand?
Here, 'dreptul' refers to 'right' in the context of direction or side of the body.
Este dreptul său să ia această decizie.
It is his right to make this decision.
In this example, 'dreptul' denotes 'the right', pointing to a person's freedom or authorization to act.
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