No. 295 in Romanian
statul
"Statul" in English means "the state."
In a sentence
Statul are responsabilitatea de a proteja cetățenii săi.
The state has the responsibility to protect its citizens.
In this sentence, 'statul' refers to the government or the organized political entity responsible for governance.
Am petrecut statul la coadă pentru bilete de spectacol.
I spent the time standing in line for concert tickets.
Here, 'statul' refers to the act of staying or standing.
Statul pe plajă toată ziua m-a bronzat bine.
Sitting on the beach all day gave me a good tan.
In this context, 'statul' signifies the action of remaining in one place, particularly sitting or staying, on the beach.
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