Romanesque with its own story
Romanian is related to Italian or French, but has its own grammar and many regional contact influences.
Romance language
Have Romanian translated
română
Romanian and Moldovan documents may use similar language but different authority and document traditions. The origin and time of issue are therefore also checked.
Romanian is spoken as a first language by approximately 24 million people.
Geographical distribution of Romanian
- Main distribution
- Other regional use
- Selected Diaspora
Romania
Republic of Moldova
Ukraine
Serbia
Hungary
Germany
Italy
Schematic selection of important distribution areas. Language usage does not always follow national borders; the map is not complete population statistics.
Language profile
Romanian at a glance
- Proper name
- română
- language family
- Romance language
- font
- Latin alphabet
- Language code
- ro
Documents and deployment
The language direction is often used
It's not just the language that matters. ABBA-Sprachendienste also classifies document type, recipient, subject area, certification requirement and desired language direction.
Have the document checked- Birth and marriage certificates
- School and university certificates
- Employment and social certificates
- Court and government documents
- Contracts and powers of attorney
Origin and development
How language developed
Romanian is an Eastern Romance language and developed from spoken Latin in southeastern Europe. The vocabulary also shows Slavic, Greek, Turkish and Hungarian influences.
Until the 19th century, Romanian was partly written in Cyrillic; Afterwards the Latin alphabet became established. In Moldova, older Soviet documents may contain Cyrillic forms.
Good to know
What makes this language special
Diacritical marks
Ă, â, î, ș and ț must be reproduced correctly; Older technical texts sometimes use substitute characters.
Moldovan context
Language names, script and authority structure can vary depending on the time period and document origin.
A little language insight
Three first expressions
The transcription only serves as an initial guide. Pronunciation and regional forms may vary.
| Original | Transcription | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Bună ziua | — | Good afternoon |
| Multumesc | — | Thank you |
| Vă rog | — | Please |
Sources and classification
Further information
Speaker numbers are rounded guide values and may vary depending on the definition, year of survey and inclusion of second language speakers.
- Romanian language
Wikipedia · language-specific overview
- Codes for the Representation of Names of Languages
Library of Congress / ISO 639-2 Registration Authority · Language codes and standardized language names
- Language and Locale Names
Unicode Common Locale Data Repository · Language, script and area names and variants
- Glottolog 5.3
Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology · Language families, classification and linguistic literature
Editorial source status: July 14, 2026. Information will be cross-checked before production goes live.
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Romanian FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Romanian
Can I have Romanian translated into German and German translated into Romanian?
Both directions can be requested. A binding commitment is made after checking the type of document, subject area, certification, date and intended use.
Which documents are often relevant when speaking Romanian?
Birth and marriage certificates, school and university certificates, employment and social certificates, court and authority documents are among the typical occasions. Other types of documents can also be checked with an easy-to-read photo or PDF.
What does ABBA-Sprachendienste look for in Romanian?
The language direction, document type, Latin alphabet, names, stamps, subject area, purpose and possible need for certification are checked.
Do I need a certified translation for my Romanian document?
This is decided by the receiving authority, the court, the notary or the other requesting body. Tell ABBA-Sprachendienste where the document will be presented; then the need can be classified appropriately.
Is a photo enough for the first check?
Yes. A complete, sharp and easy-to-read photo or PDF is usually sufficient to check the offer. Depending on the order, the original may also be required for later execution.
Have Romanian ↔ German checked specifically
Send an easy-to-read photo or PDF. ABBA-Sprachendienste personally checks the language direction, document, purpose and certification requirements.
