Romanian - German

The influenceof German words in Romanianand Romanian words in German

German words in Romanian

Because of German settlers in Romania (since the 12th century), there is a considerable influence of German words in the Romanian language.

Tools

bormaşină Bohrmaschine

drill

Tools

şmirghel Schmirgelpapier

sandpaper

Tools

hobălbanc Hobelbank

workbench

Tools

biglais Bügeleisen

iron

Food

şniţel Schnitzel

schnitzel

Food

bere Bier

beer

Food

cartof Kartoffel

potato

Kitchen Equipment

ţielăr Teller

plate

Other Words

rucsac Rucksack

backpack

Other Words

lagăr Lager

stock

Romanian words in German

There is just a very little influence of Romanian words in Austrian German.

Food

Palatschinken plăcintă

pancake

Expressions

„wie in der Walachei“

The Walachei is a region in Romania. If you say „Das ist wie in der Walachei“ in Germany it means, that it is like in a deserted, bleak countryside.