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Moldova has two predominant languages: Romanian and Russian. Here are some common phrases and words for each language, links for further information, and a list of books/resources if you are serious about learning them!

Romanian: A Romance language, with 70% overlap with Italian.
Russian: A Slavic-language, written with the Cyrillic alphabet.

Evangel Temple Podcast – Russian and Romanian Language tips:

Common Romanian Phrases

Salut!

 Sa-LOOT

Hello!

Da

 Da

Yes

Nu

 Noo

No

Va rog

 Va ROGE

Please

Multumesc

 mool-tsoo-MESK

Thank you

Cu placere

 coo pluh-CHEH-reh

You’re welcome

Buna Ziua

 BOO-nuh ZEE-wah

Good day!

Buna dimineata

 BOO-nuh dee-mee-NYAH-tsah

Good morning

Buna seara

 BOO-nuh SYAH-rah Good evening

Bine

 BEE-neh

Fine

La reverede

 La RIV i-day-ree

Good-bye
Asa si asa asha shi asha So so
Pina miine puine muine see you tomorrow
Ce mai faci? che mai fachi How are you?
Vorbesc engleza vorbeschi Engleiza I speak English
Nu inteleg Noo intctelege I don’t understand

Common Russian Phrases

Доброе утро Dob raye oo tro Good morning
Добрый день Dob riy den’ Good afternoon
Добрый вечер Dob riy vye cher Good evening
Здравствуйте Zdras tvooyte Hello
Привет Pree vyet Hi!
Спасибо, прекрасно Spa see ba pree kras na! Fine, thanks!
Неплохо Nee plo ha! Not so bad
Как Вас зовут Kak vas za voot ? What’s your name?
Меня зовут… Mee nya za voot … My name is…
Спасибо Spa seeba Thank you
Большое спасибо Bal’ shoye spa seeba Thank you very much.
Не за что Nye zashta That’s all right
Пожалуйста Pa zha looysta You’re welcome
До свидания! Da svee da neeya Good-bye!
Пока! Pa ka Bye-bye!
Я не понимаю Ya nee panee ma yoo I don’t understand
Я понимаю Ya panee ma yoo I understand


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If you are really serious, here are books you can get: