to unexpectedly expose or confront someone in an embarrassing situation
to arrest or see someone the moment they are doing something that is illegal or dishonest
to get rid of waste material, particularly in an unorganized manner

a arunca, a deversa
to be deceived or tricked by someone or something

a fi păcălit de, a cădea în capcană
used to express anger and the fact that someone does not care about someone or something
having finished one's supply of something very recently
to be entertained, delighted, or excited by someone or something
to understand something by hearing it

a înțelege, a percepe
to put a sudden stop to something one was doing for some time
used when someone is about to undergo a medical operation
behaving in a crazy or irrational manner

nebun, zăpăcit
various small things that have no importance or value
used of a person whose mind is busy with the thought of a particular person or thing and cannot think of anyone or anything else

om cu o minte îngustă, persoană cu o minte fixă
to purchase something

a cumpăra, a lua
to figure out why things are the way they are and be able to identify the reason
to distract someone's attention or thoughts away from something, typically something stressful, worrisome, or unpleasant
used to express mild concern, surprise, or anticipation of a problem or mishap

Ups, Vai de mine
someone who is feeling disappointed, down, or depressed, often due to a situation not going as expected

nenorocit, căpcăun
to empty something, such as a stock, merchandise, or money

a goli, a curăța
to become aware of something, often used when someone is slow to understand a situation or misses obvious signs
a large nose, often used humorously or in a teasing manner

nas mare, nas imens
used to comment on someone's unexpected or unkempt arrival, typically when they appear disheveled, tired, or out of place
used to draw attention to something or someone, often in a surprised, impressed, or excited tone

Uite!, Vezi!
to tease, mock, or harass someone, usually in a lighthearted or persistent manner

a tachina, a cita
to eat a large quantity of food quickly and greedily, often with little regard for manners or the amount consumed
used to express surprise, astonishment, or sometimes dismay, often in a humorous or old-fashioned

Ceruri cu Betsy!, Sfinte ceruri!
a large or overweight woman

Bertha cea mare, Bertha voluminoasă
used to affirm or agree with something, often with added emphasis

Da, domnule!
an obnoxious, rude, or inconsiderate person

un idiot, un nesimțit
to stop working properly, malfunction, or break down. Often used to describe a machine or system that has failed

a se defecta, a da rateu
used to express surprise, emphasis, or sometimes excitement

Doamne, cred că am reușit!
to leave a location, usually to embark on a journey or trip
used to emphasize the state of insignificance, emptiness, or dissatisfaction

nimic, deloc
extremely quickly or almost instantaneously
a term used to refer to an average or ordinary person, often in a dismissive or humorous way

Toma Necredinciosul, ion cinci
someone who is very prompt, reliable, and available when needed, especially in a situation requiring immediate action
used to indicate that something is absolutely not going to happen or is completely unacceptable, often in a playful or exaggerated manner

Nici vorbă, José!
a man who is charming, attractive, and often romantically involved with many women

Don Juan, zburdalnic
used to convey surprise, frustration, or disbelief, often in a mild or humorous way

Doamne, ce ciudat!
used to express frustration, annoyance, or emphasis. It's often used when someone is irritated or trying to convey impatience about something

De mă-sa, poți să mă asculți și tu odată?
used to express surprise, frustration, or disbelief

Pentru dragostea lui Dumnezeu, de ce nu mi-ai spus despre întâlnire?
