orfan

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Romanian

Alternative forms

Etymology

Borrowed from Greek ορφανός (orfanós) or Late Latin orphanus. Largely replaced the older inherited oarfăn. Compare Aromanian oarfãn.

Pronunciation

Adjective

orfan m or n (feminine singular orfană, masculine plural orfani, feminine and neuter plural orfane)

  1. orphan, orphaned
  2. deficient, destitute, deprived
    Synonyms: sărac, sărman

Declension

Noun

orfan m (plural orfani, feminine equivalent orfană)

  1. orphan (child without parents)

Declension