No. 93 in Romanian
vorba
The Romanian word "vorba" means "the word" or "the saying."
In a sentence
Vorba zboară, dar scrisul rămâne.
Words fly, but writing remains.
Here, 'vorba' refers to spoken words or language in general.
Este vorba despre o poveste fascinantă.
It is about a fascinating story.
In this usage, 'vorba' introduces the topic of discussion or the focus of the statement.
Nu te lua după vorbele lui nesigure.
Do not trust his uncertain words.
Here, 'vorbele' (the plural of 'vorba') means 'words' and is used to refer to statements or remarks.
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