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Romanian
Etymology
From de (“of”) + cât (“how much”). First attested in c. 1574.
Pronunciation
Adverb
decât
- than
- Synonym: ca
Am văzut ieri un film mai interesant decât acesta.- I saw a movie more interesting than this one yesterday.
Radu este mai mare decât mine.- Radu is older than me.
- (in negative constructions) only, nothing but
- Synonyms: doar, numai
Nu aduci decât necazuri.- You only bring trouble.
Usage notes
In the "only" sense, it is also used in positive constructions (aduci decât necazuri ― same meaning as above), a common solecism associated with southern speakers.
Derived terms
Conjunction
decât
- than
- (in negative constructions) only, nothing but
- (obsolete or regional) Synonym of însă (“but”)
- (with să) rather than, instead of
- (with că, colloquial) it’s just that…
Usage notes
See above.
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