osârdie

Romanian

Etymology

Borrowed from Old Church Slavonic оусръдиѥ (usrŭdije, “effort, zealousness”).

Noun

osârdie f (plural osârdii)

1. (popular, dated) zeal, fervor (in regards to work or an endeavor); industry

   Synonyms: zel, râvnă, sârguință, silință, stăruință