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a figure of speech that compares two unrelated things to highlight their similarities and convey a deeper meaning

metaforă

a manner of speaking or writing that is characteristic of a particular person, group, or era, and that involves the use of particular words, phrases, or expressions in a distinctive way

idiom

the ability to correctly utilize thought and reason, learn from experience, or to successfully adapt to the environment

inteligenţă

a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc.

sentiment puternic

requiring or involving personal effort, especially physical effort, as opposed to being automatic or effortless

manual

an ability to do something well, especially after training

calificare

to give a person help or assistance in doing something

ajuta pe cineva

to move toward a particular direction

deplasarea către cineva sau ceva

having or displaying the belief that one is superior in intellect, importance, skills, etc.

cu cap mare

to take hold of someone else's hand with one's own and then move them up and down as a gesture of greeting, congratulations, or agreement

dă mâna

to naturally excel at doing something

ai un cap bun pentru ceva

to have a lot of work that needs to be dealt with

fiind ocupat cu multe activitati

a generous and kind personality

inimă de aur

describing a conversation or discussion that is honest, open, and sincere, typically between close friends or family members

inima la inima

(of praise, success, etc.) to make one feel too proud of oneself and degrade others

făcând pe cineva să se simtă prea încrezător

in a very poor condition or near the end of their lifespan or usefulness

aproape de sfârșitul duratei sale de viață

one's tendency to speak to people in a very critical manner

ton critic sau ofensator

to become accustomed or familiar with something, especially something that was previously unfamiliar or uncomfortable

obisnuieste-te

friendly, nice, and caring toward other people's feelings

Milos

having a willingness to freely give or share something with others, without expecting anything in return

generos

to say yes to what is asked of you or offered to you

acceptând ceva

to say something funny or behave in a way that makes people laugh

glumi

to acknowledge and accept the reality of a situation, even if it is difficult or unpleasant

înfruntă faptul

to joke with someone in a friendly manner by trying to make them believe something that is not true

glumesc cu cineva

to gain the confidence, familiarity, and skills needed to perform well in a situation that is new to one

performanțe bune într-o situație nouă

to behave in a way that hides one's unhappiness, worries, or problems

acționând curajos pentru a-și ascunde temerile sau grijile

to exchange one thing for another through a mutual agreement

negocia

to create or produce something by cutting or shaping a material, such as a sculpture or design

to be likely to develop or occur in a certain way because that is the usual pattern

fiind înclinat

to enter a place and remove or take away a large number of things quickly and illegally, often as part of a criminal enterprise or activity

face o incursiune

to respect and honor God or a deity, especially by performing rituals

to twist or manipulate someone's words or actions in a dishonest or unfair way

stoarce

to come to rest or take a comfortable position, often by sitting

sta jos

to get onto and assume control of an animal, such as a horse

to visit places one has never seen before

călătorind undeva

a member of a seafaring group from the late eighth to early eleventh century who originated in the Scandinavian regions of Europe, and who conducted raids, trades, and colonized wide areas of Europe

viking

used to say that a person is not enthusiastic or passionate about a particular task, project, or activity, and is therefore not fully engaged or motivated to do it well

inima cuiva nu este în ceva