No. 32 in Romanian
la
The Romanian word "la" means "at," "to," or "on" in English, depending on the context.
In a sentence
Merg la magazin să cumpăr lapte.
I am going to the store to buy milk.
The word 'la' in this sentence is a preposition indicating direction or destination, specifically the place where the action is directed.
Paharul este la bucătărie.
The glass is in the kitchen.
In this context, 'la' signifies location, specifying where the object is situated.
Ne vedem la ora trei.
We'll meet at three o'clock.
Here, 'la' is used to indicate time, specifying when an event will occur, particularly a precise hour.
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