No. 437 in Romanian
of
The Romanian word "of" is an exclamation expressing sorrow, pain, or frustration, similar to "alas" or "oh" in English.
In a sentence
Ana are un stil elegant de a se îmbrăca.
Ana has an elegant style of dressing.
The word 'de' is used here to introduce a specific aspect or relation, namely 'a se îmbrăca' related to 'stil'.
Cartea este un ghid complet de gramatică.
The book is a complete guide of grammar.
The word 'de' indicates the content or subject of the guide, 'gramatică'.
Ea este mândră de reușita sa.
She is proud of her success.
The word 'de' links the attribute of being proud to its cause, 'reușita sa.'
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