păi

See also: Appendix:Variations of "pai"

Romanian

Alternative forms

Etymology

Inherited from Latin post. Cognate with Spanish pues and Portuguese pois.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /pəj/

Interjection

păi

  1. well
    Ce vei face mâine? - Păi, nu știu încă.
    What will you do tomorrow? - Well, I don't know yet.
  2. why (interjection of mild surprise)
  3. then
    Chiar îmi place de Maria. - Păi spune-i.
    I really like Maria. - Tell her, then.
  4. of course

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