What is in Romanian?

Romanian (Română, IPA: [roˈmɨnə]) is a Romance language spoken primarily in Romania, Moldova, and parts of Ukraine. It is the official language of Romania and Moldova and is also spoken by significant minorities in Serbia, Hungary, Bulgaria, Ukraine, and other countries. Romanian is the most widely spoken Romance language in Southeastern Europe and is the only one with official status in two countries.

Romanian is derived from Vulgar Latin, the common ancestor of all Romance languages, and shares many similarities with other Romance languages, such as Italian, Spanish, and French. However, Romanian also has some unique features that set it apart from other Romance languages, such as the use of a definite article after the noun, the presence of a genitive case, and the use of a subjunctive mood for conditional sentences.

Romanian has a rich literary tradition that dates back to the 16th century. Some of the most famous Romanian writers include Mihai Eminescu, Ion Luca Caragiale, and George Călinescu. Romanian is also spoken by many notable people in the world, such as former U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan and former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.