🇷🇴 Romanian phrases

How to Say "Water" in Romanian

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
apă
"Water" in Romanian · say it like ah-puh

The most natural way to say "Water" in Romanian is apă. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

lichid
used in more scientific or formal contexts
băutură
can refer to any drink, but sometimes used for water in casual conversation

When to use it

You can use 'apă' in everyday conversations when asking for water or discussing hydration. It is appropriate in both formal and informal settings. For example, when ordering at a restaurant or when talking about the importance of drinking water.

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Examples in Romanian

RomanianEnglish
Îmi aduci, te rog, o sticlă de apă?Can you bring me a bottle of water, please?
Este important să bei suficientă apă.It is important to drink enough water.
Common mistake
A common mistake is to confuse 'apă' with 'băutură', which means drink in general.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear apă, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Romanian with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

Cum se spune 'water' în română?

'Water' se spune 'apă' în română.

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