Romanian

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Etymology

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Inherited from Latin scrōfa (sow).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈskro̯a.fə/
  • Audio:(file)

Noun

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scroafă f (plural scroafe)

  1. sow (female pig)
    Synonyms: purcea, poarcă

Usage notes

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  • sometimes used pejoratively of a woman

Declension

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