lesson 5 , Romanian for beginners, Letter groups CE, CI, GE, GI, CHE ...

Описание: In Romanian, the pronunciation of certain letters and letter combinations changes depending on the vowels that follow. Understanding these rules is essential for speaking Romanian correctly.

Rule 1: The letter C
C before A, O, U or a consonant: is pronounced as a hard 'k' sound (like in English "cat").
Romanian Example: Casă
English Translation: House
C before E, I (CE, CI): is pronounced as a soft 'ch' sound (like in English "chair").
Romanian Example: Ceas
English Translation: Watch/Clock
Romanian Example: Cină
English Translation: Dinner

Rule 2: The letter G:
G before A, O, U or a consonant: is pronounced as a hard 'g' sound (like in English "gate").
Romanian Example: Gard
English Translation: Fence

G before E, I (GE, GI): is pronounced as a soft 'j' sound (like in English "jam").
Romanian Example: Ger
English Translation: Frost
Romanian Example: Giuvaer
English Translation: Jewel


Rule 3: The CH combinations (CHE, CHI)
CH before E or I: is always pronounced as a hard 'k' sound (like in English "key"). The 'h' is used here to maintain the hard 'c' sound.
Romanian Example: Cheie
English Translation: Key
Romanian Example: Chinuit
English Translation: Tormented


Rule 4: The GH combinations (GHE, GHI)
GH before E or I: is always pronounced as a hard 'g' sound (like in English "get"). The 'h' is used here to maintain the hard 'g' sound.
Romanian Example: Ghete
English Translation: Boots
Romanian Example: Ghiocel
English Translation: Snowdrop