You do not need to be fluent in Romanian before you arrive but knowing a handful of essential phrases will make your first weeks significantly easier and will leave a strong first impression on colleagues, landlords and locals. Here are the most useful phrases and some practical tips for learning Romanian from Nepal.
Why Romanian is easier than you think Romanian is a Romance language, which means it shares roots with French, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese. It is phonetic — words are generally pronounced as they are written — which makes it more accessible than many other European languages for new learners.
Essential phrases for daily life Bună ziua — Good day (formal greeting) Bună — Hi (informal) Mulțumesc — Thank you Vă rog — Please Scuzați-mă — Excuse me Nu înțeleg — I don’t understand Vorbiți engleză? — Do you speak English? Unde este…? — Where is…? Cât costă? — How much does it cost? Ajutor! — Help!
Phrases for the workplace Bună dimineața — Good morning Am o întrebare — I have a question Puteți repeta, vă rog? — Can you repeat that, please? Înțeleg — I understand Nu știu — I don’t know
Tips for learning Romanian in Nepal Start with a structured course at least one month before your departure. Apps like Duolingo have a Romanian course that is useful for vocabulary. YouTube channels dedicated to Romanian for beginners are also free and effective. The best approach, however, is working with a trainer who can correct your pronunciation — which is what AMC Nepal’s Romanian language training program focuses on.
Why it matters Workers and students who arrive with even basic Romanian phrases report settling in faster, feeling less isolated and building better relationships with local colleagues. It shows respect for the country you are moving to and makes practical tasks — shopping, navigating transport, visiting a doctor — much less stressful.
AMC Nepal offers Romanian language training as part of our pre-departure preparation program. Contact us to find out more.