Ghid de conversatie romana engleza

GHID DE CONVERSATIE ROMANA ENGLEZA

Greetings   -   Cum salutam

hello/hallo!  – Buna!

Hi!     – Salut!

(Good) morning!    – Buna dimineata!

(Good) afternoon!  – Buna ziua!

(Good) evening!     – Buna seara!

How do you do?    – Buna ziua!

I’m very glad to see you.    – Ma bucur foarte mult sa te/va vad.

How are you?           – Ce mai faci/faceti?

How are things?        – Cum iti/va merge?

Very well, thank you!         – Foarte bine, multumesc!

Can’t complain.         – Bine/ Nu ma plang.

Madam   – doamna

Miss       – domnisoara

Sir          – domnule

”hello” este salutul cel mai frecvent si des folosit intre cunostinte, cat si de persoane care se intalnesc pentru prima data

”how are you” este in primul rand o formula de salut si rareori o interesare serioasa asupra starii de sanatate”

Farewell – Cum ne luam la revedere

Good-bye!       – La revedere!

Bye/Bye-bye!   – Pa!

Good night!      – Noapte buna!

I’m sorry but I have to go now.   – Imi pare rau, dar trebuie sa plec.

It’s getting late.     – E tarziu.

Till tomorrow then!       – Atunci pe maine!

I’ll ring you tomorrow.  – Te sun maine.

See you tomorrow.       – Pe maine.

See you soon!      – Pe curand!

See you around!   – Pe curand!

All the best!          – Toate cele bune!

Hope to see you soon!          – Sper sa ne vedem in curand!

When could we meet again?  – Cand ne mai putm vedea?

I’ll take you to the..       – Te conduc pana la..

Give my regards to .             – Transmite urarile mele .

Say hello to . for me.         – Saluta pe . din partea mea.

It was lovely.             – A fost minunat.

Thank you for a lovely evening.    – Multumesc pt aceasta seara placuta/minunata.

I enjoyed it very much.         – Mi-a placut f mult.

Thanks for coming.        – Multumesc ca ai venit.

Safe journey home!       – Sa ajungeti cu bine acasa.

Introductions – Cum ne prezentam

My name is                  – Numele meu este

Allow me to / let me introduce myself    – Permiteti-mi sa ma prezint

This is my wife/husband                – Aceasta esto sotia mea/Acesta este sotul meu

Can I introduce you to .               – As putea sa va prezint pe . ..

I would like to introduce you to . my daughter/son   – As dori sa va prezint pe ..fiica mea/fiul meu

Nice to meet you!                     – Ma bucur sa va cunosc!

I’ve heard so much about you!     – Am auzit atat de multe  despre dumneavoastra

What’s your name?              – Cum va cheama? 

Age – Varsta

How old are you?        – Ce varsta aveti?

I am 20 (twenty).         – Am 20 de ani.

When were you born?          – Cand v-ati nascut?

What is you date of birth?    – Care este data nasterii d-vs?

I was born in 1982.     – M-am nascut in 1982.

You are younger than me.    – Esti / suneti mai tanar/tanara decat mine.

I am older than you.     – Sunt mai in varsta decat tine.

I am going on forty.      – Merg pe 40 de ani/Ma indrept spre varsta de 40 de ani

I have turned 20.          – Am implinit 20 de ani

I’m too old for this!              – Sunt prea batran/batrana pt asta!

On the contrary, I think you are still young.     – Cred, dimpotriva, ca sunteti inca tanar!

We have started to grow old now.         – Inepem sa imbatranim.

Language – Limba

Do you speak English?     – Vorbiti engleza?

No, I only speak German.        – Nu , nu vorbesc decat germana.

Yes I do.                 – Da, vorbesc.

Accommodation - Casa

Where do you live?                    – Unde locuiti?

We live in a beautiful flat /house.         – Locuim  intr-un apartament frumos/ o casa frumoasa

I live in lodgings.                – Stau cu chirie.

It’s my own flat/house.               – Este propriul meu apartament/casa.

I’ve been living here for a long time now.    – Locuiesc deja de mult timp aici.

I haven’t been here long.                  – Nu stau de mult aici.

I live on the ground floor.                 – Locuiesc la parter.

I live on the second floor.                 – Locuiesc la etajul doi.

I live in the centre of town.               – Locuiesc in centru.

I live in the suburbs.                 – Locuiesc la periferie.

I live in the country.                 – Locuiesc la tara.

I live in a very quiet/noisy street.      – Locuiesc pe o strada foarte linistita/zgomotoasa.

I like living in the city/country.          – Imi place sa locuiesc la oras/tara.

 *In marea Britanie parterul este numit “ground floor” in timp ce in SUA parterul se numeste “first floor”, “second floor” corespunzand asadar etajului intai.

Work – Serviciul

What do you do?            – Cu ce te ocupi?

What do you do for a living?           – Cum iti castigi existenta?

What is your line of work?      – In ce domeniu lucrezi?

Do you work?                – Lucrezi?

What company do you work for?    – La ce companie lucrezi?

La Banca – At the bank

Can I cash in this traveller’s cheque here?       – Pot sa incasez acest cec de calatorie aici?

Do you have an ID?                – Aveti un act de identitate?

Please endorse the cheque.             – Va rog sa semnati cecul aici.

I’d like to make a deposit.               – As dori sa depun bani.

I’d like to take some money from my account. – Vreau sa scot bani.

Fill in this cheque. – Completati acest cec.

Do you have . ?   – Aveti . ?

-       A debit card      – card de debit

-       A credit card     – card de credit

-       A cheque book  – carnet de cecuri

-       A bank account – cont in banca

I’d like to open an account with your bank.  – As dori sa-mi deschid un cont la banca dumneavoastra. 

I’d like to pay in 100 pounds, please.           – As dori sa depun 100 de lire sterline, va rog.

Certainly.           – Desigur.

I’d like a current account.   – As dori un cont current.

One thousand euros were transferred to my account yesterday. – Au intrat 1000 de euro ieri in cont.

I’d like to close my account.                     – As dori sa-mi lichidez contul.

In this case, you must withdraw all of your money and write a letter stating that the balance is nil. – In acest caz, trebuie sa retrageti toti banii din cont sis a declarati ca soldul este zero.

I’d like to see a statement of account.   – Vreau sa vad un extras de cont.

I’d like to make a transfer.           – Vreau sa platesc prin virament.

Please fill in this paying-in slip.      – Va rog sa completati acest bulletin de varsamant.

What is the interest rate?              – Care este rata dobanzii?

Where can I find a cash machine/cash dispenser? – Unde gasesc un bancomat?

My card is stuck in the cash machine.           – Mi-a ramas cardul in bancomat

This cash machine doesn’t work/This cash machine is out of order. – Acest bancomat nu functioneaza.

There’s not much money left in my account.                   – Nu mai ma multi bani in cont.

Banking hours are .      – Banca este deschisa intre orele .

To pay by banker’s order     – A plati prin ordin bancar

Amount     – suma

To receive cash – a primi numerar

Bank note         – bancnota

I’d like to transfer some money. – As dori sa transfer niste bani.

To which account?            – In ce cont?

To what name?         – Pe ce nume?

To which bank?                – La ce banca?

Please send me a bank statement once a month. – Va rog sa-mi trimiteti situatia financiara lunar.

Could you tell me my balance, please?       – Ati putea sa-mi spuneti soldul, va rog?

Your telephone bill has already been deducted form your account. – Factura telefonica v-a fost deja dedusa din cont.

Which bank services will I be charged for?   – Pentru ce servicii ale bancii se percep comisioane?

I’d like to apply for a short-term loan.          – As dori sa cer un imprumut pe termen scurt.

How much would you need to borrow?       – Cat doriti sa imprumutati?

Would it be possible for me to receive a cheque-book as well? – As putea sa primesc si un carnet de cecuri?

With this account you are automatically issued a cheque-book. – Impreuna cu acest cont primiti automat si un carnet de cecuri.

The bank charges a small fee for every cheque you write. – Banca percepe un mic commision pentru fiecare cec pe care-l completati.

Casa de schimb valutar

Where can I change money?             – Unde pot schimba bani?

Is there an Exchange Office near here?      – Este vreo casa de schimb prin apropiere?

I’d like to change 100 euro into . , please. – As dori sa schimb 100 de euro in.., va rog.

How much do I get for . ?       – Cat primesc pentru?

How would you like it?     – Ce fel de bani doriti?

What’s the rate of exchange?    – Care este cursul de schimb?

Some small change too, please. – Si niste maruntis  va rog.

I’d like a receipt, please. – As dori o chitanta, va rog.

The rate of exchange is.. – Cursul de schimb este .

We charge 3% commission. – Percepem commission de 3%.

Sign here, please.         – Semnati aici, va rog.

Can you give me small change? – Puteti sa-mi dati maruntis?

I only have big denominations.  – Nu am decat banknote mari.

I’d like to change some Swiss francs, can you give me euros instead? – Am cativa franci elvetieni, puteti sa mi-i schimbati in euro?

La doctor  - At the Doctor’s

Could I see the doctor, please?  – As putea sa-l vad pe doctor, va rog?

Please get a doctor, quickly!      – Va rog, chemati un doctor repede!

Please fetch a doctor.        – Va rog, aduceti un doctor.

Where is a hospital ?         – Unde este un spital?

What time does the doctor have his/her consulting hour?   – Intre ce ore consulta d-lul/d-na doctor?

Please wait in the waiting-room.               – Va rog asteptai in sala de asteptare.

The doctor can’t see you today.               – Doctorul nu va poate primi astazi.

I’d like to make an appointment, please. – As dori sa-mi fac o programare, va rog.

What seems to be the trouble?       – Care este problema?

I am sick/ill.        – Sunt bolnav.

I’m nauseous.     – Mi-e greata.

I haven’t  felt well for some days.      – De cateva zile nu ma simt bine.

I think I’m going down with something.     – Cred ca m-am imbolnavit de ceva.

My throat/head/stomach  aches.       – Ma doare gatul/capul/stomacul.

It hurts here.         – Ma doare aici.

I have a severe pain here.     – Am o durere puternica aici.

I have a high temperature.     – Am temperatura mare.

I’ve caught a cold.    – Am racit.

I have been sick.      – M-am simtit rau in ultima vreme.

I feel sick.        – Nu ma simt bine.

I can’t sleep.            – Nu pot dormi.

I’m pregnant.           – Sunt insarcinata.

I fell.                – Am cazut.

Could you prescribe , for me, please?       – Ati putea sa-mi prescrieti . ..va rog?

Is it serious?                     – Este grav?

Would you get undressed, please?            – Dezbracati-va va rog.

Breathe in deeply.        – Inspirati adanc.

Does that hurt?            – Doare?

Open your mouth and say “Ah!”        – Deschideti gura si spuneti “A!”

Put out your tongue.          – Scoateti limba.

How long have you been ill?      – De cand va simtiti rau?

We’ll have to do a blood/urine test.   – Va trebui sa facem un test de sange/urina.

You’ll have to stay in bed.         – Va trebui sa stati in pat.

It’s nothing serious.           – Nu e nimic grav.

I make you out a prescription.   – Va dau o reteta.

Take two tablets three times a day.  – Luati doua tablet de trei ori pe zi.

Avoid salty and spicy foods.            – Nu mancati sarat si picant.

Cut back on coffee and alcohol.       – Renuntati la cafea si alcool.

You must go on a five-day sick leave.         – Trebuie sa va luati un concediu de boala de 5 zile.

You don’t need to go into hospital.     – Nu e nevoie sa va internati.

Get well soon!            – Sa va faceti bine repede!

How are you feeling?  – Cum te simtit?

Not too good.            – Nu prea bine.

Why don’t you go to the doctor?   – De ce nu mergi la doctor?

I must see my GP.         – Trebuie sa merg la medicul de familie.

The GP referred me to . .     – Medicul de familie mi-a facut trimitere la .

-       A surgeon            – chirurg

-       A neurologist       – neurolog

-       A gynecologist     – ginecolog

-       Ophthalmologist   – oftalmolog

-       Dentist         – dentist

La dentist – At the dentist’s

I’ve got a terrible toothache.                – Am o durere de dinti ingrozitoare.

Could you give me something for the pain?   – Imi puteti da ceva pt durere?

I’ve broken a tooth.             – Mi-am rupt un dinte.

My gums are very sensitive.         – Gingiile mele sunt foarte sensibile.

I’ve got a loose filling.                  – Mi-a cazut o plomba.

Please open your mouth wide.         – Deschideti gura mare, va rog.

Which tooth is causing you pain?     – Care dinte va doare?

This tooth will have to be filled.        – Acest dinte va trebui plombat.

This is only a temporary filling.         – Este numai un pansament temporar.

I’ll put the real filling in next week.    – Am sa pun plomba saptamana viitoare.

An X-ray will show if the root is all right.    – O radiografie va arata daca radacina este buna.

This tooth will have to come out.        – Acest dinte va trebui extras.

The root has decayed.               – Radacina este stricata.

This local anesthetic will numb the whole area.   – Aceasta anestezie locala va amorti intreaga zona.

Don’t eat and drink anything for four hours.       – Nu mancati si nu beti nimic patru ore.

You must take better care of your teeth. – Trebuie sa aveti mai multa grija de dantura dumneavoastra.

You have very healthy teeth.           – Aveti dinti foarte sanatosi.

I must go to the dentist’s.           – Trebuie sa ma duc la dentist.

My dentist works in a dental hospital. – Dentistul meu lucreaza intr-o clinica de stomatologie.

I’m very happy with my dentist.          – Sunt foarte multumit de dentistul meu.

La hotel/ motel 

Where is the . hotel/bed and breakfast?         – Unde este hotelul sau pensiunea . ?

Could you recommend a good/ cheap hotel?          – Puteti sa-mi recomandati un hotel bun/ieftin?

It’s better to book in advance.                – E mai bine sa rezervati dinainte

I would like to reserve a double/single room from . to .   – As dori sa rezerv o camera cu un pat dublu/un singur pat, de la . pana la .

We’d like a single/double room with shower.        – Am dori o camera cu un pat/un pat dublu cu dus

We’d prefer a room wich isn’t too noisy.      – Am prefer o camera fara prea mult zgomot

We’d like a room wich doesn’t look out onto the main street.   – Am dori o camera care nu da spre strada  principal.

Could we have a room with a view of the . ? – Am putea avea o camera cu vedere spre..?

When will you be arriving?             – Cand sositi?

We’ll be arriving on .                    – Sosim pe data de .

Would you mind filing out the registration form?       – Ati putea sa completati formularul de cazare, va rog?

Would you mind signing here, please?             – Ati putea sa semnati aici, va rog?

Would you like some help with your bags/luggage?  – Doriti sa va ajut la bagaje?

Room service is available.           – Avem room service.

How many nights will you be staying?  – Cate nopti veti sta?

We’ll be leaving/checking out on      – Plecam pe data de .

How much does it cost per night?       – Cat costa pe noapte?

Which meals are included?       – Ce mese sunt incluse?

Do you have any vacancies?    – Aveti camere libere?

Do you have a double room?   – Aveti o camera cu pat dublu?

Do you have a single room?     – Aveti o camera cu un pat?

Do you have a twin room?       – Aveti o camera cu 2 paturi?

Do you have a cot?          – Aveti un pat de copil?

Is that with or without bathroom?     – Este cu sau fara baie?

Could we have a wake-up call?       – Ne puteti trezi cu telefonul?

Yes, we have vacancies.          – Da, avem camera libere.

No, I’m afraid not. We’re booked out.   – Nu, mi-e teama ca nu. Nu mai avem nicio camera libera.

Yes, but only on the top floor.         – Da, dar numai la ultimul etaj.

Could I see the room, please?   – As putea sa vad camera, va rog?

Your room number is .             – Numarul camerei d-vs este .

Here’s your key.               – Poftiti cheia dumneavoastra.

The porter will help you with your bags. – Portarul va va ajuta la bagaje.

Please do not disturb!            – Va rog nu deranjati!

Is there air conditioning?                – Este aer conditionat?

Does the price include room and breakfast?     – Micul dejun este inclus in pret?

Please have my luggage taken in my room.       – As vrea sa mi se duca bagajele in camera.

I’d like to have these clothes laundered/ironed. – Vreau sad au la spalat /calcat aceste haine.

I’d like to have these towels changed, please.   – As dori sa-mi schimbati prosoapele , rog.

Should anyone call for me, please tell them to leave a message. – Daca ma cauta cineva, rugati-l sa-mi lase un mesaj.

Is there a safe for valuables?                     – Aveti seif?

Yes, there is one, but you must pay extra for using the safe.       – Da este, insa trebuie sa platiti extra, daca doriti sa-l folositi.

*Este important sa nu confudam cuvintele “bath” si “bathroom”. “Bath” inseamna pur si simpu “cada de baie” si “bathroom” inseamna “camera de baie”

La magazin

Where did you buy that lovely..?    – De unde ai cumparat aceasta . draguta?

I bought it in .               – Am cumparat-o la .

May I help you?            – Pot sa va ajut?

I’m looking for a                 – Caut un .

Did you have anything particular in mind?        – Va gandeati la ceva anume?

No, thank you .I’m just having a look around. – Nu, multumesc. Doar ma uit.

What size do you take?/What size are you?     – Ce masura purati?/aveti?

I take size/I am size .              – Port masura . /am masura

This will probably fit you.    – Aceasta vi s-ar potrivi.

Where can I try it?      – Unde pot sa o probez?

I’d like to try it on.      – As dori sa incerc.

It fits perfectly.     – Se potriveste perfect.

It suits you!          – Iti vine foarte bine!

It’s very /not very flattering. – Te pune foarte bine in valoare/nu te pune foarte bine in valoare.

It doesn’t go with my hair.   – Nu se potriveste cu parul meu.

It’ s a bit too large/loose.     – E putin prea stramta/larga.

Do you have it in a larger/smaller size?         – Aveti o  masura mai amre/mai mica?

Do you have trousers to match this jacket?  – Aveti pantaloni asortati la aceasta jacheta?

Are these the only ones you have?         – Acestea sunt singurele pe care le aveti?

I’d like a long –sleeved/short sleeved shirt, please. – As dori o camasa cu maneca lunga/scurta.

How much does it  cost?   – Cat costa?

How should I wash it?       – Cum ar trebui sa o spal?

You can machine-wash it.  – Puteti sa o spalati cu masina.

You’ll have to wash it separately.      – Va trebui sa o spalati separat.

This dress is a real bargain.       – Rochia aceasta este un adevarat chilipir.

The clearance sale begins this week. – Vanzarile cu pręt redus incep saptamana asta.

The sale begins on …               – Vanzarae incepe pe…

There’s 20% off all our goods at the moment. – Acum avem o reducere de 20% la toate produsele.

It’s sales time.         – Este sezonul reducerilor.

This colour doesn’t suit me.     – Aceasta culoare nu mi se potriveste.

Where are the fitting rooms?    – Unde sunt cabinele de proba?

Can I try it on a smaller size?   – As putea sa probez o masura mai mica?

I’m sorry. I’m afraid we don’t have this colour in size 40. – Imi pare rau. Mi-e teama ca nu avem aceasta culoare la masura 40.

This one fits much better. – Aceasta se potriveste mult mai bine.

I think I’ll take it.     – Cred ca am sa o iau.

I’m buying it.           – O cumpar.

Can I pay by cheque?                – Pot sa platesc cu un cec?

Do you accept credit cards?       – Primiti carti de credit?

Thank you. You’ve been very helpful. – Multumesc. Mi-ati ofst de mare ajutor.

La restaurant

Can you recommend a restaurant close to my hotel?  – Puteti sa-mi indicati un restaurant apropiat de hotelul meu?

I’d like a table for three, please.                – As dori o masa pentru trei persoane, va rog.

I’d like a table by the window, please.              – As dori o masa langa feresatra, va rog.

This table is free/taken.                     – Aceasta masa e libera/ocupata.

I’d like to book a table please.                 – As dori sa rezerv o masa, va rog

I’ve booked a table under the name of John.     – Am rezervat o masa pe numele John.

Here’s the menu.           – Poftiti meniul.

I would recommend .           – As recomanda

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Are you ready to order?       – Doriti sa comandati?

We haven’t decided yet.       – Nu ne-am hotarat inca.

May I take your order now? – As putea sa va iau comanda acum?

What would you like to start with?   – Cu ce ati dori sa incepeti?

Let’s have some starters first.          – Pentru inceput as lua niste aperitive.

I’ll have the . , please.            – Am sa iau . , va rog.

And for my wife/husband, the .       – Si pentru sotia/sotul meu .

I’m a vegetarian.         – Sunt vegetarian.

I’m on a diet.       – Tin regim.

And for main course?  – Si pentru felul principal?

And as a side-dish?     – Si pentru garnitura?

And for dessert?         – Si pentru desert?

What would you like to drink?         – Ce ati dori sa beti?

Could you bring us a bottle of . ?     – Ne puteti aduce o sticla de..?

Cheers!                   – Noroc!

Anything else, Sir/Madam?      – Mai dorit ceva d-le/doamna?

That would be all, thank you.           – Nu, asta e tot, multumim.

Could we pay, please?            – Am putea plati, va rog?

Could we have the bill, please?        – Ne puteti aduce nota de palta, va rog?

Did you enjoy your meal?        – V-a placut mancarea?

Please keep the change.          – Pastrati restul, va rog.

Have you been here before?            – Ati mai fost aici?

It’s one of my favourite restaurants. – Este unul dintre restaurantele mele preferate.

Let me order for you.       – Lasa-ma sa comand pentru tine.

What would you recommend?  – Ce mi-ati recomanda?

Allow me to pay.             – Da-mi voie sa paltesc.

Thanks  very much for inviting me.          – Multumesc foarte mult ca m-ai invitat.

This is not what we ordered.          – Ni s-a adus comanda gresita.

Waiter, we have been waiting for a long time. – Chelner, asteptam de mult timp.

La vama  - Customs

What country do you come from?     – Din ce tara veniti/sunteti?

I come from Romania.              – Vin din Romania.

Is this your first visit to the UK?        – Este prima dumneavoastra vizita in Marea Britanie?

How long will you be staying in the UK?   – Cat timp intentionati sa stati in Marea Britanie?

I’ll be staying for two weeks/for a year.     – Intentionez sa stau doua saptamani/un an.

What is the purpose of your visit?   – Care este scopul vizitei dumneavoastra?

Are you traveling as a tourist?         – Este o vizita turistica?

Is it a business trip?                – Este o vizita de afaceri?

Do you have anything to declare?   – Aveti ceva de declarat?

Is this all your luggage?           – Nu aveti decat aceste bagaje?

I have no other luggage.          – Nu am alte bagaje.

You must pay customs duty.   – Trebuie sa platiti o taxa vamala.

You must make a customs declaration. – Trebuie sa dati o declarative vamala.

Do you carry any dutiable goods?        – Aveti marfuri supuse taxelor vamale?

Please fill in this form.           – Completati va rog acest formular.

Surname – Nume

First name – Prenume

Nationality – Nationalitate

Place of birth – Locul nasterii

Date of birth – Data nasterii

This is my passport.     – Acesta este pasaportul meu.

You need a visa.          – Aveti nevoie de o viza.

You need a tourist/student visa. – Aveti nevoie de o viza de turist/de student.

Your passport is clear.      – Pasaportul dumneavoastra este in ordine.

I’d like to apply for a visa extension. – As vrea sa-mi prelungesc viza.

Do you have foreign currency ?        – Aveti valuta?

I have 100 USD in cash.           – Am 100 dolari in numerar.

I have 200 pounds in traveller’s cheques.   – Am cecuri de calatorie in valoare de 200 lire sterline.

I’ve lost my passport.   – Mi-am pierdut pasaportul.

Please show me         – Va rog sa –mi aratati . .

-       Your invitation to the UK       – invitatia

-       A copy if your work contract         – copia dupa contractual dumneavoastra de munca

-       Your British employer’s contact     – datele de contact ale angajatorului d-vs din Mare Britanie

 You may pass.     – Puteti trece.

La interviu

I’m here for the vacancy you advertised.   – Am venit pentru postul pe care l-ati anuntat

What studies do you have?               – Ce studii aveti?

I got my . .     – Mi-am luat . .

Bachelor's degree    – licenta

Master’s degree      – masteratul in

I graduated.         – Am studii . ..

Secondary school    – liceale

From University      – superioare

I did a three-month internship with X.            – am facut un stagiu de 3 luni la compania X.

How long have you been working as a . ?     – Ce vechime aveti in aceasta activitate?

Are you available for project-based work?    – Suneti disponibil/a pentru activitati sporadice in diverse proiecte?

This position requires excellent qualifications.  – Acest post presupune un inalt nivel de calificare.

What are your qualifications ?  – Ce nivel de calificare aveti?

I was trained in . .           – Sunt calificat in domeniul .

What skills do you have?         – Ce competente aveti?

I have ten years’ experience in working with         – Am o experienta de 10 ani in lucrul cu .

I have good business experience.             – Am o buna experienta in afaceri.

I’m computer literate and I have good clerical skills. – Stapanesc bine calculatorul si activitatile de secretariat.

I’m good at .             – Ma pricep bine la .

I’m unemployed now.  – Acum sunt in somaj/somer.

Do you have any references from your previous employer? – Aveti niste recomandari din partea ultimului d-vs angajator?

What are your expectations regarding payment?          – Cu cat v-ati astepta sa fiti platit?

What are your working hours?    – Ce program aveti?

Do I have to work in shifts?         – Va trebui sa lucrez in schimburi?

This job is a real challenge.          – Acest post este o adevarata provocare.

The atmosphere at work is very good in our company.        – Atmosfera de lucru este foarte buna in intreprinderea noastra.

Are there good chances for promotion?              – Sansele de promovare sunt bune?

You are hired.                            – Esti angajat.

I wish you all the best in finding something wich suits you better. – Va doresc mult success sa va gasiti ceva care sa vi se potriveasca mai bine.

La gara, autogara, aeroport

La gara – informatii despre tren

Where is the ticket booth?       – Unde este casa de bilete?

A single ticket toplease.         – Un bilet pana la . va rog.

A return ticket to..please.         – Un bilet dus-intors pana la ..va rog.

I’d like a ticket to..please.        – As dori un bilet pana la . va rog.

Two and two halves to..please. – Doua bilete cu pret intreg si doua cu pret redus pana la . va rog.

One way or return?          – Dus sau dus-intors?

First class or second class?       – Clasa intai sau a doua?

Smoking or no-smoking?          – Fumatori sau nefumatori?

A window or an aisle seat?       – Un loc la fereastra sau la margine?

A non-smoking compartment, please.              – Compartiment de nefumatori, va rog.

I’ d like to reserve a sleeper for the night train to .          – As dori sa rezerv o cuseta la trenul de noapte catre .

I’d like to book a seat on the twelve o’clock train to . please. – As dori a rezerv un loc la trenul de ora 12 catre . va rog.

How long is the ticket valid?      – Pe ce perioada este valabil biletul?

Do I have to pay supplement?    – Trebuie sa platesc un supliment?

How much is a ticket to..?         – Cat costa un bilet catre . ?

I’d like a monthly ticket, please. – As dori un abonament pentru o luna ,va rog.

Do you have some form of identification with you? – Aveti ceva acte de identitate asupra dumneavoastra?

Which platform does it leave from?                – De la ce peron pleaca trenul?

Where do I have to change?                  – Unde trebuie sa schimb?

Is the train delayed?                      – Trenul are intarziere?

It will arrive 15 minutes late.                   – Intarzie 15 minute.

Departures       – Plecari

Arrivals            – Sosiri

Let me carry your suitcase!        – Lasa-ma sa-ti duc geamantanul!

This is a smoking/non-smoking car.    – Acest vagon este pentru fumatori/nefumatori.

Excuse me, is this seat taken?            – Ma scuzati, locul acela este ocupat?

Let’s go to the dining car, shall we?   – Sa mergem la vagonul restaurant?

Your tickets please.          – Biletele , va rog.

In autogara – informatii despre autobuz

Could you tell me where the nearest bus stop is?  – Puteti sa-mi spuneti unde este cea mai apropiata statie de autobuz?

Does this bus go to..?                  – Acest autobuz ajunge la . ?

Is this the number 45 bus?                    – Acesta este autobuzul numarul 45?

Which bus do I take to..?     – Ce autobuz sa iau catre..?

Hurry up, there comes a bus!        – Repede, vine un autobuz!

Is this the right bus for..?      – Acesta este autobuzul catre . ?

No, you’ll have to get off at . and change.     – Nu, trebuie sa coborati la ..si sa schimbati.

No, you’re going in the wrong direction.        – Nu, mergeti in directia gresita.

Do I have to pay the driver when boarding?   – Trebuie sa platesc la sofer cand urc?

How much further is it?      – Cat mai este de mers?

It’ the next stop.                – Pana la statia urmatoare.

A one way ticket to , please. – Un bilet dus pana la , va rog.

Buses run from here every fifteen minutes. – Autobuzele circula de aici din sfert in sfert de ora.

The bus is running ten minutes late.            – Autobuzul are 10 minute intarziere.

*Numerele de autobuz, ca de exemplu “5” si “94” vor fi pronuntate “fifteen” si “ ninety-four”. Numerele mai lungi, ca de exemplu “127”, vor fi pronuntate “one-two-seven”

In aeroport – informatii despre avion

I need to get to the airport.           – Vreau sa ajung la aeroport.

When is the Paris flight?       – Cand pleaca avionul spre Paris?

When is it supposed to take off?  – Cand va decola avionul?

You can go to the check-in desk. – Puteti merge la check in.

Smoker or non-smoker?      – Doriti un loc la fumatori sau nefumatori?

Show me your ticket and your passport, please. – Vreti sa-mi aratati biletul si pasaportul dumneavoastra ?

Here’s your boarding pass.                – Poftiti numarul de bord.

Excuse me, is this gate 8?                   – Ma scuzati, aceasta este poarta 8?

When are we taking off?                    – Cand decolam?

Passengers for flight 410 to Paris please go immediately to gate 8. – Pasagerii pentru cursa 410 in directia Paris sa mearga imediat la poarta 8.

The flight attendant is very nice.   – Stewardesa este foarte amabila.

Please fasten your seat belts.       – Fixati-va centura de siguranta.

I’m airsick.                 – Am rau de avion.

There are no stopovers.      – Este o cursa fara escale.

We are landing.          – Aterizam acum.

Your luggage has been checked. – Bagajul dumneavoastra a fost verificat.

Complimente - urari – felicitari

Compliments - Complimente

To pay somebody a compliment  – A felicita pe cineva

This is absolutely delicious.           – Este absolut delicios.

It’s wonderful.                   – Este minunat.

It’s marvellous.                 – Este uimitor

You’ve done this so well.        – Te-ai descurcat atat de bine

I’m very impressed.         – Sunt foarte impresionat

May I compliment you on . ?          – Imi dati voie sa va felicit?

You’re a marvellous .              – Esti o . .minunata

You’ve hot a lovely .                – Ai o . . .draguta

I love the way you . .        – Imi place mult felul in care . .

Well done!                – Bravo!

I think the way you . .is fantastic.   – Cred ca felul in care ai . este uimitor.

What a nice . ..you’re wearing.     – Ce..draguta porti.

I’m very pleased with           – Sunt foarte multumit de . .

It suits you perfectly.                – Ti se potriveste de minune.

You look lovely.                – Arati foarte bine.

That’s very flattering.               – Este foarte magulitor.

Good wishes, Congratulations – Urari, felicitari

Welcome!      – Bine ati venit!

Welcome to .        – Bine ati venit la .

Congratulations!   – Felicitari!

Congratulations on your success/anniversary! – Felicitari pentru succesul/aniversarea d-voastra!

Enjoy yourself/yourselves!                   – Distractie placuta!

Enjoy your holiday!                       – Vacanta placuta!

Good luck!                     – Noroc!

Please give my best regards to your mother!   – Transmite-i mamei dvs. cele mai bune urari din partea mea!

Speedy recovery!              – Insanatosire grabnica!

Merry Christmas!               – Craciun Fericit!

A happy New Year!            – An nou fericit!

A happy and prosperous new year! – Un an nou fericit si prosper!

Happy Easter!             – Paste fericit!

Happy Birthday!           – La multi ani (la ziua de nastere)

Many happy returns of the day!  – La multi ani! (la onomastica)

Enjoy your holiday!              – Sarbatori fericite!

Have a safe trip!          – Drum bun!

Keep up the good work!     – Spor la treaba !/Spor la treaba in continuare!

All the best!                  – Toate cele bune!

I’ll keep my fingers crossed!      – Iti tin pumnii!

*la ziua de nastere se adreseaza urarile “Happy Birthday” si “ Many happy returns of the day”. Un fel plin de umor de a ura cuiva noroc este expresia 'break a leg'. Ea provine dintr-o veche superstitie a oamenilor de teatru potrivit careia a ura cuiva noroc aduce de fapt ghinion

A dialogue between two persons that don't know each other.

      Un dialog intre doua persoane care nu se cunosc.

     Andy:  Hello, I'm Andy, I would like to speak to George, please!

        Buna, sunt Andy, as dori sa vorbesc cu George, va rog!

     Mike:  Hello, George is taking a shower right now. If you wish, please call him later.

        Buna, George face dus acum. Daca doriti, sunati-l va rog mai tarziu.

     Andy:  Ok, thank you, have a good day! Bine, multumesc, o zi buna va doresc!

A dialogue between two persons that know each other. Un dialog intre doua persoane care se cunosc.

           Laura:  Hy, Melinda! How are you?Buna, Melinda! Ce faci?

        Melinda:  Hi, Melinda! I'm cooking some pancakes. Buna, Melinda! Fac niste clatite.

           Laura:  I have tried to call you earlier, but the line was busy.

               Am incercat sa te sun si mai devreme, dar linia era ocupata.

       Melinda:  Well, I heard the phone ringing, I picked up the receiver, and

              at the other end of the line was my aunt, and I talked to her.

              Pai, am auzit telefonul sunand, am ridicat receptorul si

              la celalalt capat al firului era matusa mea si am vorbit cu ea.

          Laura:  Wait a second, please, my mother is calling me on the cell.

              Asteapta, te rog, o secunda, ma suna mama pe celular.

       Melinda:  Ok, talk to you later.Bine, vorbim mai tarziu.

A dialogue between a secretary and someone that is calling at the company.

      Un dialog intre o secretara si cineva care suna la companie.

The secretary: Hello? Dacia Servicing here, what can I do for you?

                Alo! Dacia Service, cu ce va pot ajuta?

     Mr. Brown: Hello, is Mr. Fred there, I have to speak with him?

                Buna, domnul Fred este, as vrea sa vorbesc cu dumnealui?

          The secretary: Mr Fred is busy now, shall I take a message for him?

                Domnul Fred este ocupat acum, doriti sa preiau un mesaj sa ii transmit?

     Mr. Brown: Hello, I can't here you anymore . are you still there?

Alo, nu va mai aud, mai sunteti?

The secretary: Yes, who is speaking?Da, cine este la telefon?

     Mr. Brown: It's me, the one that was looking for Mr. Fred.

                Sunt eu, cel care il cauta pe domnul Fred.

          The secretary: Oh, i'm sorry, please try another extension, the phone is broken here, that is why you can hear me good.  Oh, imi pare rau, va rog incercati un alt interior, telefonul este stricat aici, de aceea nu ma puteti auzi bine.

      Mr Brown: Ok. Thank you.  Bine, multumesc.

          The secretary: And if an answering machine will answer, please leave there a message.

                                 Si daca va va raspunde robotul, lasati acolo un mesaj.

       Mr Brown: Ok, Good bye!Ok, la revedere!

           The secretary: Good bye!   La revedere!

In a place where they sell pizza.Intr-o pizzerie

Waiter: Good afternoon, madam!Buna ziua, doamna!

     Madam: Good afternoon!Buna ziua!

       Waiter: What do you want to order?Ce doriti sa comandati?

      Madam: I want to order a pizza, but I can't decide what kind of pizza.

           Doresc o pizza, dar nu ma pot decide ce fel de pizza doresc.

       Waiter: If you wish, I can make some suggestions.Daca doriti, va pot da cateva sugestii.

     Madam: Oh, yes, please.. i'm listening.Oh, da, chiar va rog.. va ascult.

      Waiter: We have Capriciosa that contains all the ingredients: mushrooms, tomatoes, salami,

          ketchup, cheese, onion, ham, eggs; and another recommendation would be Pizza Hawaii

          that has all the above mentioned ingredients plus pineapple, an exotic ingredient that tastes

          delicious.

          Va recomand Capriciosa care contine toate ingredientele: ciuperci, rosii, salam,

          ketchup, branza, ceapa, sunca, oua; o alta recomandare ar fi Pizza Hawaii

          care contine tot ce am enumerat mai inainte plus ananas, un ingredient exotic ce are un gust

          delicios.

    Madam: Well . I would like a Capriciosa.Pai . as vrea o Capriciosa.

      Waiter: Ok, madam. Ok, doamna.

     Madam: Thank you.Multumesc.

After a few minutes. Dupa cateva minute.

     Waiter: Madam, did you enjoy your pizza? Doamna, v-a placut pizza?

    Madam: It was more than delicious.A fost mai mult decat delicioasa.

     Waiter: I'm glad to hear that.Ma bucur sa aud asta.

    Madam: I would also like to ask you something: if I want to have a pizza at home what should I do?

         As dori sa va mai intreb ceva. daca vreau sa command o pizza acasa, ce trebuie sa fac?

     Waiter: Well. here you have our number, you call here and say what pizza do you want and the delivery address. That's it.

   Ei bine . aici aveti numarul nostru de telefon, sunati aici si spuneti ce pizza doriti si adresa de livrare. Atat.

    Madam: You're so kind. Thank you.  Sunteti tare amabil. Multumesc.

     Waiter: We'll wait you to come again. Va mai asteptam.

The lady: At what time is lunch served?La ce ora se serveste pranzul?

  The waiter: Lunch is served at one o`clock.Pranzul se serveste la ora unu.

     The lady: Oh.. just on time. Oh.. exact la timp am ajuns.

  The waiter: Yes, Madame, can I take your coat?Da, doamna, pot sa va iau haina?

     The lady: Yes, please.Da, va rog.

            I`m looking for a table near the window.Caut o masa langa fereastra.

  The waiter: Of course, Madame, follow me. Desigur, doamna, urmati-ma.

            What does the lady want to serve?Ce doreste doamna sa serveasca? 

     The lady: Can I have a menu card first?   Imi puteti aduce mai intai meniul?

  The waiter: Here you are.  Poftiti.

     The lady: Thank you.Multumesc.

  The waiter: Have you decided, Madame? V-ati decis, doamna?

     The lady: Yes, Tomato soup for one.  Da, o data supa de rosii.

  The waiter: And for the second plate?Si pentru felul doi?

      The lady: I would like a roast duck with cabbage. As dori o rata pe varza.

  The waiter: What do you wish for garnish? Ce garniture preferati?

     The lady: Nothing, just the steak.Nimic, doar friptura.

  The waiter: Ok. What do you want to order for desert? Ok. Ce doriti sa serviti la desert?

      The lady: Have you got apple-pie with custard?Aveti placinta de mere cu crema de vanilie?

   The waiter: Yes, Madame.Da, doamna.

      The lady: Ok. And a glass of mineral water.Ok. Si un pahar de apa minerala.

   The waiter: Sure, Madame.Desigur, doamana.

After a while.  Dupa ceva timp.

      The lady: Waiter, the bill, please.Ospatar, nota, te rog.

    The waiter: Twenty euros in all. Douazeci de euro in total.

       The lady: Here you are, keep the change. Poftim, pastreaza restul.

    The waiter: Thank you, Madame, we hope you come back soon.

              Multumim, doamna, speram sa reveniti curand.

A dialogue between a buyer and an area responsible in a hypermarket.

     Un dialog intre un comparator si un responsabil de raion intr-un hypermarket.

           The buyer: Would you be so kind and tell me where is the pastry department?Fiti amabil, unde este raionul de patiserie?

   The area responsible: It is right after the corner. But what do you want to buy from there?

                    Este exact dupa colt. Dar ce doriti sa cumparati de acolo?

           The buyer: I want to buy some pretzels.  Doresc sa cumpar niste covrigei.

   The area responsible: I'm afraid that we ran out of pretzels. Ma tem ca nu mai avem covrigei.

           The buyer: Oh..too bad!  Oh.. ce pacat!

   The area responsible: I'm sorry. Have a good day!Imi pare rau, o  zi buna sa aveti!

           The buyer: Thank you, you, too.   Multumesc, asemenea.

A dialogue between a pupil and a librarian

Un dialog intre un elev si un bibliotecar.

The pupil: Good afternoon!Buna ziua!

   The librarian: Good afternoon!  May I help you?

Buna ziua! Cu ce te pot ajuta?

The pupil: Would you be so kind and help me, i'm looking for a book of Dickens?

Sunteti amabil sa ma ajutati, caut o carte a lui Dickens?

   The librarian: Of course, but you have to tell me its title.

Desigur, dar trebuie sa imi spui titlul cartii.

       The pupil: “Great Expectations”.Marile Sperante”.

    The librarian: Ok. Listen.. you have to go straight and turn left after the first bookstand and

         you'll find the book right there, on the first shelf looking from up to down.

Ok. Asculta . trebuie sa mergi inainte sis a o iei la stanga dupa primul stand de carti si

         vei gasi cartea exact acolo, pe primul raft cum te uiti de sus in jos.

        The pupil: All right. And one more question: where can I find a encyclopedia?

Bine. Inca o intrebare: unde pot sa gases o enciclopedie?

    The librarian: All kinds of encyclopedias are stored in another department.

Toate tipurile de encilopedii sunt depuse in alt department.

         The pupil: Can you tell me exactly where? Puteti sa imi spuneti unde anume?

The librarian: That department is called the “The Sciences Department” and it is at the first floor;

         you take the elevator and after you exit the elevator you turn right and enter at room 10,

         and there you ask for more information the man that is there.

Departamentul se numeste “Departamentul de Stiinte” si se afla la etajul intai;

 iei liftul si cum iesi din lift  iei la dreapta si intri la camera 10,

iar acolo intrebi mai multe informatii pe cel responsabil de acolo.

Two friends meet at a horse racing.

Doi prieteni se intalnesc la o cursa de cai.

  Dan: Lary, do you think Snoop will win this time?  Lary, crezi ca Snoop va castiga de data asta?

   Lary: Not a chance, Dan.. He is not so good.Nicio sansa, Dan.. Nu este asa de bun.

    Dan: Wanna bet?Vrei sa pariem?

Lary: You know I do not gamble.  Stii bine ca nu fac pariuri.

Dan: Just this time, please.Doar de data asta, te rog.

   Lary: All right. I'll go for it.Bine. Intru in joc.

    Dan: Good. Bine.

   Lary: But let me ask you: What do you think about Blacky?  Dar sa te intreb: ce parere ai despre Blacky?

    Dan: He could win, yes.Ar putea castiga, da.

   Lary: Let's call John and convince him to bet.

            Hai sa-l sunam pe John sis a il convingem sa parieze si el.

    Dan: You won't succeed, he is one of a kind, he won't agree.

            Nu vei avea succes, el este mai altfel, nu va fi de acord.

   Lary: Ok. Let's watch the race then Ok. Hai sa urmarim cursa  atunci.

A dialogue between a seller and a buyer.

Un dialog intre un vanzator si un cumparator.

The seller: Good afternoon! May I help you?

           Buna ziua! Cu ce va pot fi de folos?

  The buyer: Good afternoon! Yes, please, I would like to try on this blouse.

                   Buna ziua! Da, va rog, as dori sa probez aceasta bluza.

   The seller: Sure, Sir. Follow me towards the fitting room, is right around the corner.

           Desigur, domnule. Urmati-ma catre camera de proba, este imediat dupa colt.

  The buyer: Tell me one more thing, can I bring a shirt to try as well?

           Inca ceva, pot sa aduc inca o camasa sa probez?

   The seller: Of course, Sir. But no more than two pieces of clothes at a time.

           Desigur, domnule, dar nu mai mult de doua piese de haine o data.

  The seller: How are the clothes?Cum sunt hainele?

 The buyer: Unfortunately, the blouse does not fit me. Din pacate, bluza nu imi e buna.

          Do you have a smaller size blouse?Aveti o marime mai mica la bluza?

  The seller: Yes, i'll bring you one; but the shirt?  Da, o sa va aduc una; dar camasa, cum e?

The buyer: The shirt suits me perfectly. Camasa imi vine perfect.

  The seller: I'm glad, Sir.Ma bucur, domnule.

  The seller: Here you have a smaller blouse, but other color. Aici aveti o bluza mai mica, dar alta culoare.

 The buyer: Oh.. no, I don't like it.Oh.. nu, nu imi place.

                  I'll buy only the shirt. O sa cumpar doar camasa.

  The seller: As you wish, sir. Cum doriti, domnule.

A discussion between a lady and a gentleman in a train.

Un dialog intre o doamna si un gentleman intr-un tren.

The lady: What a crowded train!Ce aglomeratie este in tren!

           The lady: Excuse me, does anyone sit there?Scuzati-ma, sta cineva pe locul acela?

Excuse me, is that seat taken? Scuzati-ma, locul acela este ocupat?

  The gentleman: No, please . My friend was sitting there but he got off the train at the last station.

Nu, va rog . Prietenul meu statea acolo, dar a coborat la ultima statie.

           The lady: Thank you. Multumesc.

   The gentleman: Not at all. Nu aveti pentru ce.

A man on the roadside, hitchhiking

      Un barbat pe marginea drumului, asteptand pentru o masina de ocazie.

A car stops. O masina opreste.

     The man: Good afternoon! Can you take me for a ride, please?

            Buna ziua! Ma puteti lua si pe mine cu masina, va rog?

   The driver: Good afternoon! Yes, but let me tell you that i'm going no far than Brasov.

Buna ziua! Da, dar dati-mi voie sa va spun ca nu merg mai departe de Brasov.

Where do you want to go? Dumneavoastra unde doriti sa mergeti?

     The man: That is good, I go to Brasov, too. Este in regula, in Brasov merg si eu.

   The driver: Ok, please come in the car then. Bine, intrati, va rog, in masina, atunci.

You are lucky because few minutes ago my car was full, there was no room left  in my car,

             I was with some colleagues.

            Sunteti norocos fiindca acum cateva minute masina mea a fost plina, nu mai era niciun loc gol,

            eram cu niste colegi.

Let me ask you: even if this is a main road, aren't you afraid to hitchhike?

            Sa va intreb: chiar daca este un drum principal/ foarte circulat, nu va e frica sa stati sa asteptati

            o masina de ocazie?

     The man: Well.. it's a solution at the last resort. Pai.. este o solutie de ultima instanta.

  The driver:  Please do not forget to put on your seatbelt. Va rog nu uitati sa va puneti centura de siguranta. 

  The driver: We arrived in Brasov, where shall I leave you?Am ajuns in Brasov, unde va las?

     The man: It would be too much to turn left at the first crossroads and then to drive

            200 m on a one- way street and at the first house to stop?

            Ar fi prea mult daca v-as ruga sa o luati pe prima strada la stanga la prima intersectie,

             mergeti 200 m pe o strada cu sens unic si apoi la prima casa sa opriti?

   The driver: Honestly, I'm in a hurry. I can't.Sincer, ma grabesc. Nu pot.

A dialogue between two friends; one of them did something wrong and hurt the other.

      Un dialog intre doi prieteni; unul dintre ei a gresit si l-a ranit pe celalalt.

   Lary:  Mike, I hope that you know that what I did I did it for you; I hope you aren't holding grudge against me anymore . Mike, sper ca esti constient ca ceea ce am facut am facut pentru tine; sper ca nu mai imi porti pica .

  Mike:  Well, what you did was very inappropriate, I did not expected that from you.

             Pai, ceea ce ai facut a fost foarte nelalocul lui, nu ma asteptam la asta din partea ta.

    Lary: So.. you are telling me that you are still upset on me??

             Asadar.. vrei sa spui ca esti inca suparat pe mine??

   Mike: But you did sign a document on my behalf, Lary, do you think this is a little thing?

             Ai semnat un act in numele meu, Lary.. ti se pare putin?

     Lary: I'm sorry.. I really am.. Imi pare rau.. chiar imi pare..

    Lary: What can I do so that we can make it up?  Ce pot sa fac sa ne impacam?

    Mike: You could go to the manager and say the truth..that all was Mirela's idea.

              Ai putea merge la director si sa ii spui adevarul.. ca a fost doar ideea Mirelei.

     Lary: I'm so sorry that you are so affected.. I will do that for the good of our friendship.

              Imi pare foarte rau ca esti asa de afectat.. voi face asta pentru binele prieteniei noastre.

    Mike: You do that! Asa sa faci!

      Lary: I promise that, but tell me that all your anger is gone.. I do apologize again, my friend.

              Iti promit, dar spune-mi ca nu mai esti manios.. te rog inca o data sa ma ierti, prietene.

Mike: It's all right, it will pass. E in regula, imi va trece.

Ask people to take pictures for you- Cum rogi pe cineva sa iti faca o fotografie

The woman: Sir, can you do me a favor?

Domnule, puteti sa imi faceti o favoare?

          The man: Sure, what is it?

Sigur, despre ce este vorba?

      The woman: I would like to ask you to take me a photo.

As dori sa imi faceti o fotografie.

The man: Well . . I'm a little bit clumsy when it comes to technology.

Pai . sunt un pic cam stangaci cand vine vorba de tehnologie.

      The woman: No problem, I will tell you every step.

Nicio problema, o sa va explic fiecare pas.

           The man: All right. In regula.

      The woman: You look through this little window and push the red button.

Va uitati prin gemuletul asta si  apasati butonul rosu.

       The woman: I will tell tell you when i'm ready.

Va spun eu cand sunt gata.

       The woman: I'm ready. Sunt pregatita.

           The man: One, two, three . . Say cheese . Unu, doi, trei . Zambiti .

After several minutes. The same woman to another woman.

       Dupa cateva minute. Aceeasi femeie catre alta femeie.

      The woman: Good afternoon! Would you be so kind to take me a photo?

Buna ziua! Sunteti amabila sa imi faceti o fotografie?

The 2^nd woman: Good afternoon! With pleasure, but i'm in a hurry! I'm sorry!

Buna ziua! Cu placere, doar ca ma grabesc! Imi pare rau!

Cum imprumutam bani  - Borrow money

Frank: What a terrible weather outside! Ce vreme urata e afara!

      Dan: Indeed! Intr-adevar!

   Frank: Dan, . it's hard for me to say this, but can you lend me some money, I`m broke?

      Dan, . imi vine greu sa iti spun asta, dar ai putea sa imi imprumuti ceva bani, sunt falit?       

      Dan, . , . it's hard for me to say this, but can I borrow some money from you, I'm broke?

      Dan, . imi vine greu sa iti spun asta, dar as putea sa imprumut ceva bani de la tine, sunt falit?

      Dan: Frank, of course . how much money do you need?  Frank, desigur . de cati bani ai nevoie?

   Frank: Well.. let`s say 100 euro. Pai in jur de 100 euro.

Dan: And for what period of time? Si pentru ce perioada de timp?

   Frank: For one month if you can.Pentru o luna de zile, daca poti.

      Dan: Sure, tomorrow i`ll bring you the money.Sigur, maine o sa iti aduc banii.

   Frank: Thanks, Dan, thanks a lot, my friend.Multumesc, Dan, multumesc mult, prietene.

      Dan: No problem, see you at the coffee break.Nicio problema, ne vedem in pauza de cafea.

   Frank: Ok. See you!Ok. Pe curand!

Observatie !  A se vedea diferenta intre:

        To lend money TO somebody = A imprumuta bani cuiva

        To borrow money FROM somebody = A imprumuta bani de la cineva

Cum atentionam pe cineva - Warning

A dialogue between a child and his father while walking on the street.Un dialog intre copil si tatal sau in timp ce mergeau pe strada.

     The child: Daddy, I want to go in the park.Tati, as vrea sa merg in parc.

    The father: Ok, dear, but first let`s enter this shop and buy a book for your mum.

             Bine, dragul meu, dar mai intai hai sa intram in magazinul asta si sa cumparam o carte pentru mama ta.

     The father: Son, take care! Do not try to cross the street again when the light is red!

              Fiule, ai grija! Nu mai incerca sa traversezi strada cand semaforul este pe culoarea rosie!

      The child: Oh.. I wasn't paying attention..Oh.. nu eram atent.

     The father: Look out, son! The bicycle.. oh.. dear you scare me!

              Fii atent, fiule! Bicicleta.. off.. draga ma sperii!

       The child: I'm sorry daddy, that was close.   Imi pare rau, tati, era cat pe ce sa .

       A dialogue between two colleagues.

Un dialog intre doi colegi.

George: Dan, what happened at the meeting, the boss got out very irritated?

             Dan, ce s-a intamplat la sedinta, seful a iesit foarte iritat de acolo?

     Dan: We've talked about the turnover for 2008 and I had a fight with him .

              he told me that I did not calculate it well.

             Am vorbit despre cifra de afaceri pe 2008 si m-am certat cu el .

             mi-a spus ca nu am calculat-o bine.

        George: You should take care how you talk to the boss, you can get fired.

             Ar trebui sa ai grija cum vorbesti cu seful, ai putea fi concediat.

     Dan: Thank you for the warning, but it's too late, I have just quit.

             Multumesc pentru atentionare, dar este prea tarziu, tocmai am demisionat.

Cheama/ Ia taxiul - Take a taxi  Cum se cheama taxiul in limba engleza

A dialogue between a taxi driver and a client.Un dialog intre un sofer de taxi si un client.

      The client exits a restaurant and waves for a taxi.Clientul iese din restaurant si cheama cu mana un taxi.

   The taxi driver: Where would you like to go?Unde ati dori sa mergeti?

           The client: Can you take me to Hotel Central?Ma puteti duce la Hotel Central?

   The taxi driver: Yes, Sir. Da, domnule.

The taxi driver: Good morning, Madame! Where do you want me to take you?

           Buna dimineata, doamna! Unde doriti sa mergeti?

           The client: I would like you to drive me to BRD headquarters. As dori sa ma duceti la sediul BRD.

    The taxi driver: I'm sorry, Madame, but is at 15 meters distance, it's too close.

           Imi pare rau, doamna, dar este la 15 metri distanta, este prea aproape.

  Cum ne marturisim dragostea - Confess love

David: Melissa, I am so glad that I found you, I have to confess you something .

Melissa, ma bucur mult ca te-am gasit, am sa iti marturisesc ceva .

Melissa: Tell me, David, what is all about?Spune-mi, David, despre ce este vorba?

    David: I'm in love with you and I just want to ask you if you want to be my girlfriend?

       Sunt indragostit de tine si as vrea sa te intreb daca vrei sa fii prietena mea?

  Melissa: I'm flattered .. I like you, too David, I happily accept.

       Sunt flatata.. si eu te plac, David, accept bucuroasa.

 I fell for you and I would like to ask you if we could be lovers.

               M-am indragostit de tine si as vrea sa te intreb daca am putea fi iubiti.

     Mike: Oh.. Laura, you are a sweet girl..but I have a girlfriend.

               Oh.. Laura, esti o fata draguta.. dar am prietena.

    Laura: Oh.. i'm so sorry.. i'm so embarrassed.

Oh.. imi pare tare rau.. ma simt jenata.

     Mike: Don't be. I'm sorry too.Nu trebuie sa fii. Si mie imi pare rau.

Consolarea – Consolation

Clara: Paula, i'm so glad that you came so quickly after I had called you.

        Paula, ma bucur tare mult ca ai venit asa devreme, imediat dupa ce te-am sunat.

      Paula: Clara, tell me.. what's wrong?Clara, spune-mi.. ce s-a intamplat?

      Clara: My dear friend, a month ago I received a beautiful present.. a cat.

        Draga mea prietena, acum o luna am primit un cadou minunat.. o pisica.

      Paula: Yes, I know, you were so happy..Da, stiu, erai asa de fericita..

      Clara: Well.. my cat got sick . and I am so scared.

        Ei bine, pisica mea s-a imbolnavit.. si sunt asa de speriata.

      Paula: Oh.. i'm so sorry.. we have to take her to the doctor.. I am with my car..

        but don't worry.. i'm sure that is something minor.

Oh.. imi pare tare rau.. trebuie sa o ducem la doctor. Eu sunt cu masina..

        dar nu iti face griji.. sunt sigura ca nu e nimic grav.

      Clara: No, dear, my cat is already at the doctor, my father took her.

                Nu, draga, pisica este deja la doctor, tatal meu a dus-o.

      Paula: Then we have to wait news from him, he'll call you.

                Atunci, trebuie sa asteptam vesti de la el, te va suna.

     The phone is ringing and after a few seconds of conversation Clara starts to smile.

     Telefonul suna, iar dupa cateva secunde de conversatie Clara incepe sa zambeasca.

Paula: Well.. tell me.. you are smiling.. what is it? Ei bine.. spune-mi.. zambesti.. ce e?

    Clara: My father called me and told me that my cat is all right, it was just an indigestion.

              M-a sunat tata si mi-a spus ca pisica este bine, a fost doar o indigestie.

    Paula: Haven't I told you?!  It's not the end of the world, everything is all right.

Nu ti-am spus?! Nu este capatul lumii, totul este in regula.Oh.. i'm so glad! ma bucura tare mult!

    Clara: Me, too.   Si eu.

    Paula: Let's go and have an orange juice.Hai sa mergem sa bem un suc de portocale.

Cum comandam fast food intr-un restaurant - Order food in a fast food restaurant

The seller: Good afternoon! What do you want to order?

            Buna ziua! Ce doriti sa comandati?

    The client: I would like a chicken wings meniu.

            As dori un meniu de aripi prajite.

    The seller: Would you like a small or a big share of fries?

            Doriti o portie mica sau mare de cartofi?

    The client: And also a salad.  Si o salata.

    The seller: I'm sorry we ran out of salad today. Imi pare rau, nu mai avem salata astazi.

The client: Ok, then a cherry cake.Ok, atunci o placinta cu cirese.

    The seller: Sure. For here or to go?Sigur. Serviti aici sau la pachet?

    The client: For here. Pentru aici.

    The seller: All right. That will be 20 lei.Bine. Asta vine 20 lei.

    The client: Here you are. Poftiti banii.

    The seller: Enjoy your meal!Sa aveti pofta!

Cum invitam prietenii la o petrecere - Invite friends to a party

  Brenda: Hy, how are you my friend, i'm so glad that you came at me.

                     Buna, ce mai faci, draga, ma bucur ca ai venit la mine.

   Tina (her friend): Hy, Brenda, i'm fine, i'm glad to see you, too.

Buna, Brenda, sunt bine, si eu ma bucur sa te vad.

Brenda: I want to talk to you about something.

Vreau sa vorbesc ceva cu tine.

Tina: Sure, what is it?Sigur, despre ce este vorba?

        Brenda: You know that in a week from now is my birthday..

             Stii ca intr-o saptamana de acum incolo este ziua mea de nastere..

             Tina: How could I forget that?! Cum as putea sa uit asa ceva?

        Brenda: And I would like to invite you to my birthday party.

             Si as vrea sa te invit la petrecerea mea aniversara.

             Tina: Oh.. my dear friend.. i'm so sorry, I will be in Bucharest in that period.

             Oh.. draga mea prietena.. imi pare tare rau, o sa fiu in Bucuresti in perioada aceea.

        Brenda: Oh . you are telling me that you aren't going to join my party, you are

             my best friend and that is an important day for me??

             Oh . vrei sa imi spui ca nu vei veni la petrecere, esti

             prietena mea cea mai buna, iar ziua aceea este cea mai importanta pentru mine??

     Tina (laughing): Oh, Brenda, how could you believe that?

             Oh, Brenda, cum ai putut sa crezi asa ceva?

        Brenda: Don't you do that again!Sa nu mai faci asa ceva!

            Tina: Ok.. be sure that i'll be there, I wouldn`t miss that for nothing in the world.

            Ok.. sa fii sigura ca voi fi acolo, nu as putea lipsi pentru nimic in lume.

        Brenda: You do that!Asa sa si faci!

La vama - At the custom

The officer: Have your passport ready.Pregatiti-va pasaportul.

  The tourist: Here you have.Poftiti pasaportul.

  The officer: Where are you coming from? De unde veniti?

   The tourist: I come from Timisoara.Vin din Timisoara.

  The officer: What nationality are you? Nationalitatea dv.?

  The officer: Where are you going?  Unde doriti sa  mergeti?

   The tourist: I am going to Austria. Merg in Austria.

  The officer: How long do you plan to stay there?Cat veti sta acolo?

   The officer: Is this all your luggage?Acestea sunt toate bagajele dumneavoastra?

    The tourist: I have also a trunk in the luggage van.Mai am un cufar la vagonul de bagaje.

   The officer: Do you have anything else to declare?Aveti altceva de declarat?

    The officer: Have you got any foreign currency about you?Aveti valuta asupra dumneavoastra?

    The tourist: Only a few euros.. Doar cativa euro..

    The officer: What have you got in this suitcase? Ce aveti in acest geamantan?

    The tourist: Only articles of clothing.  Doar articole de imbracaminte.

    The officer: Shall I open it?Sa il deschid?

    The officer: It's ok. You can pass on.   Este in regula. Puteti trece mai departe.

Schimb valutar Currency exchange

Mr. Hil: I have some money in foreign currency and I would like to exchange it into pounds.

          Am niste bani in valuta straina si as dori sa ii schimb in lire.

     Mr. Hil: What is the day's exchange rate? Care este cursul de schimb de azi?

   The employee: The pound is 2 euros.Lira este 2 euro.

      Mr. Hil: I want to know if you charge commissions.

          As vrea sa stiu daca percepeti comisioane.

     Mr. Hil: Ok. I would like to change 30 euros.Ok. As vrea sa schimb 30 de euro.

   The employee: Here you have the money.   Aici aveti banii.

     Mr. Hil: Please let me have notes of convenient amounts.

          Va rog dati-mi banknote de diferite valori

   Mr. Hil: You gave me a note that has its watermark gone.

          Mi-ati dat o bancnota care nu mai are insemnul de protectie.

    The employee: I regret that, sir. I'll give you a new one.   Regret, domnule. Va dau una noua.

Cum incercam haine - Trying clothes

The employee: May I help you, sir? Pot sa va fiu de folos, domnule?

   The gentleman: Yes, please, I am looking for a jacket with long lapels.

                   Da, va rog, caut o haina cu revere lungi.

    The employee: This kind of clothes are just around the corner, follow me.

                   Acest tip de haine le gasiti imediat dupa colt, urmati-ma.

       The employee: But you aren’t allowed to enter in the fitting room with more than one piece of clothing.

           Dar nu aveti voie sa intrati in cabina de proba cu mai mult de un articol de imbracaminte.

    The employee: Should I look for something else for you, sir?

           Sa caut si altceva pentru dumneavoastra, domnule?

    The gentleman: Yes, I also want to buy a shirt. As dori sa cumpar si o camasa.

    The gentleman: A bright color, something greenish..O culoare deschisa, ceva verzui..

    The employee: What size are you?Ce marime aveti?

    The gentleman: I take size 42. Port marimea 42.

    The employee: Is this one good?Este buna aceasta?

    The gentleman: No, is too tight. Nu, este prea stramta.

    The employee: Ok, i'll bring you another one but another color, a yellow one.

           Ok, o sa va aduc alta dar alta culoare, una galbena.

    The employee: How are the clothes, sir?Cum sunt hainele, domnule?

     The gentleman: I'm still trying on, but . they fit me. Inca probez, dar.. vad ca imi sunt bune.

     The gentleman: I'll buy both.Cumpar ambele articole.

 Comentarii:

• Cand dorim sa spunem o culoare deschisa folosim cuvantul “bright”: a bright color sau il punem langa culoare: a bright red = un rosu deschis;
• Cand dorim sa vorbim despre nuanta, cum ar fi in romaneste verzui, rosiatic, albastrui etc., folosim terminatia “-ish”: greenish, redish, bluish.

Cum cautam pe cineva Looking for someone

The manager addressing to the secretary: Please call John and tell him that he has to do some

                          calculations for January.

  Te rog suna-l pe John si spune-i ca trebuie sa faca niste calcule pentru luna ianuarie.

                     The secretary: He isn't in the office. Nu e in birou.

     The manager addressing to an employee: Have you seen John? I urgently need to talk to him.

Managerul adresandu-se unui angajat: L-ai vazut pe John? Trebuie sa vorbesc urgent cu el.

The employee: No I haven't, but wait just a second . Nu, nu l-am vazut, dar asteapta o secunda

 The employee addressing to the guard man: If you see John, can you tell him to go to the boss' office as soon as possible?

   Angajatul adresandu-se omului de la paza: Daca il vezi pe John, poti sa ii spui sa mearga in biroul sefului cat mai repede?

     The manager: So.. please tell John, if you happen to see him, that i really have to see him.

   Asadar.. spune-I lui John, daca se intampla sa il intalnesti,ca trebuie sa ii vorbesc neparat.

The employee: Oh.. I forgot.. he won't be here till Friday, he is on vacation.

     Oh.. am uitat, nu va fi aici pana vineri, e in concediu.

 The manager: All right then, you'll do his job.In regula, atunci, o sa faci tu ceea ce trebuia sa faca el.

Cum amintim cuiva ceva – Reminding

 Gina: Darling, tomorrow before you go to office, please, do not forget to pay the gas bill.

    Dragule, inainte sa mergi la birou, te rog, sa nu uiti sa platesti factura de gaz.

  Mike: Of course, dear. But we have time one more week.

    Desigur, draga. Dar mai avem timp o saptamana.

   Gina: Ok. You are right.Ok. Ai dreptate.

    Oh.. thanks God that I remembered, you also have to take John to gym.

            Oh.. multumesc lui Dumnezeu ca mi-am amintit, trebuie s ail duci sip e John la gimnastica.

  Mike: Oh . good that you reminded me.  Oh bine ca mi-ai amintit.

The voice: Hello, Gina! I'm Frank, I just called to remind Mike that tomorrow

          we have tennis from 18:00 to 19:00 p.m. Please do remind him that. Thank you.

      Vocea: Buna, Gina! Sunt Frank, am sunat doar ca sa ii aduc aminte lui Mike ca maine

          avem tenis de la 18:00 la 19:00 p.m. Te rog aminteste-i asta. Multumesc.

Cum inapoiem un obiect cumparat - Return merchandise

    The client: Yes.. yesterday I bought a TV from here and now programs commuter is broken.

          ieri am cumparat un TV de aici si acum nu mai functioneaza comutatorul de programe.

    The client: And I would like to return it. Si as vrea sa il returnez.

    The seller: Sir, i'm afraid that isn't possible. We do not accept merchandise back.

Domnule, ma tem ca nu se poate. Marfa vanduta nu o mai acceptam inapoi.

   The client: Can I exchange the TV with something else?Pot schimba TV-ul cu altceva?

   The seller: Yes, that is possible, and if the new product is more expensive you have to pay the difference.

            Da, acest lucru este posibil, iar daca produsul nou este mai scump trebuie sa platiti diferenta.

    The client: I agree. Let me take a tour of the shop and see what I can choose.

            De accord. Lasati-ma sa fac un tur al magazinului sa vad ce pot sa aleg.

    The seller: Sure, Sir, please do so.  Desigur, domnule, va rog.

Urari de bine - Well wishes

Tom: Hy! I heard from your mother that you have a difficult exam tomorrow.

           Buna! Am auzit de la mama ta ca maine ai un examen dificil.

  His cousin: Yes, and I have two more chapters to learn.

Da, si mai am doua capitole de invatat.

Tom: Come on, I have no doubt that you will do very well.

            Haide acum, nu am nici cea mai mica indoiala ca o sa fie foarte bine.

Well.. I must say that I am quite worried about this exam because we have a very exigent teacher.

         Pai.. trebuie sa iti marturisesc ca sunt destul de ingrijorat fiindca avem o profesoara foarte exigenta.

           Tom: If you have studied the exam material with attention, you won`t have any problem.-

            Daca ai studiat cu atentie materialul pentru examen, nu vei intampina nicio problema.

   His cousin: I hope it will be all right. Sper ca totul sa fie bine.

           Tom: I'll keep my fingers crossed for you. O sa iti tin pumnii.

   Expresii des utilizate:

            I have no doubt that.. = nu am nicio indoiala ca..

            I`ll keep my fingers crossed for you = O sa iti tin pumnii

            I wish you luck!/ Good luck! = iti urez noroc!/ noroc!/ bafta!