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Bucuresti

Bucuresti

6.4
The capital and largest city of Romania in the southeast of the country
  • proper noun
  • /buˈkuːrɛʃt/
: Bucarest
  • The 3:10 train from Bucuresti to Iasi will depart in five minutes.

Examples

  • Many tourists visit Bucuresti to explore its beautiful architecture and museums.

  • The capital city of Romania, Bucuresti, is bustling with activity and nightlife.

  • The 3:10 train from Bucuresti to Iasi will depart in five minutes.

    Youth Without Youth (2007)

  • The 3:10 train from Bucuresti to Iasi will depart in five minutes.

Synonyms

Bucharest
vsBucuresti
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The capital and largest city of Romania in the southeast

has identical meaning but uses the local spelling form instead

Surface Forms

Bucuresti main

Etymology

The word Bucuresti comes from the Romanian name Bucur ('joy' or a man's name) plus the ending -ești ('place of' or 'people of'), so a helpful way to remember it is 'Bucur's place' or 'place of joy', which fits the lively capital city of Romania.