Legend: ⭐ Core word — everyone should try to use this in a sentence  |  ➕ Bonus word — great to recognize, extra challenge for confident speakers

Nouns


 English Romanian
➕ acquaintance cunoștință
⭐ apology scuză
⭐ best friend cel mai bun prieten
➕ bond legătură
⭐ classmate coleg de clasă
⭐ conflict conflict
⭐ friend prieten
⭐ friendship prietenie
⭐ gift cadou
⭐ group grup
➕ loyalty loialitate
⭐ neighbor vecin
⭐ secret secret
⭐ support sprijin
⭐ trust încredere

Adjectives


 English Romanian
⭐ caring grijuliu
⭐ close (friend) apropiat
⭐ friendly prietenos
➕ genuine sincer / autentic
⭐ honest onest
⭐ kind amabil
⭐ loyal loial
⭐ reliable de încredere
➕ supportive susținător
⭐ trustworthy demn de încredere

Verbs & Expressions


 English Romanian
⭐ to apologize a-și cere scuze
⭐ to argue a se certa
⭐ to become friends a deveni prieteni
⭐ to forgive a ierta
⭐ to help a ajuta
⭐ to make friends a-și face prieteni
⭐ to meet a se întâlni
➕ to make up (after a fight) a se împăca
⭐ to share a împărtăși / a împărți
⭐ to support a sprijini
⭐ to trust a avea încredere
➕ to fall out (with someone) a se certa / a rupe relația cu cineva

💬 Discussion Questions

  • What qualities make someone a good friend?

  • How did you meet your best friend?

  • Have you ever had a conflict with a friend? How did you solve it?

  • Is it easier to make friends as a child or as an adult?

  • Do you think you can be real friends with someone you’ve only met online?