Spanish word

romaní

Pronunciation

IPA/romaˈni/

Meaning

  • masculine nounRomani

Example

Hablo romaní.

I speak Romani.

Illustration for romaní (Romani)

More examples

Estoy aprendiendo romaní para viajar.

I am learning Romani to travel.

Core concept

A cluster of orally transmitted Romani dialects shaped by contact languages.

Common phrases

  • hablar romaní

    speak Romani

  • aprender romaní

    learn Romani

  • estudiar romaní

    study Romani

Similar words

lengua: Common language spoken by a particular community or region.
idioma: Structured language system with consistent grammar and conventions.
dialecto: Regional or social variety of a language with distinct pronunciation or vocabulary.

Definition in Spanish

Idioma del pueblo romaní, originario del subcontinente indio, transmitido sobre todo de forma oral y formado por múltiples variedades dialectales influenciadas por las lenguas de contacto locales.

Word origin

Named after rom ('Romani person'), the speech varieties originate in northwestern India and incorporated words from the languages encountered on migration routes.

Usage tips

  • The written accent on the final í marks stress in romaní, and dropping the accent changes the expected Spanish pronunciation.

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