Grupele

Grupele is a Romanian feminine noun meaning the groups or subdivisions within a larger body. It is the definite plural form of grupă, and is used to refer to multiple organized groups in various contexts, including education, sports, science, and administration. The word derives from the French groupe, through Romanian linguistic evolution.

In education and youth organizations, grupele designate cohorts of students or participants who work or study together. For example, grupele de elevi or grupele de studiu refer to class or study groups within a school or program. In many settings, grouping is used to tailor instruction, manage resources, and facilitate collaboration among learners.

In sports and competitions, grupele are used to describe the initial phase where teams or athletes are divided into pools or groups, often labeled with letters (for example, grupa A, grupa B). Performances within the grupele determine qualification for subsequent knockout stages. The term can also appear in other competitive contexts, such as tournaments or leagues, where a group-based format is employed.

In research, business, and administration, grupele de lucru or grupele de cercetare refer to working or research groups formed to pursue common projects or goals. Such groups bring together members with complementary skills to achieve specific outputs.

Grammar notes: grupele is the definite plural form; the singular is grupa, the indefinite plural is grupe, and the genitive/dative forms follow standard Romanian declension (grupei, grupelor). The term is widely understood in formal and informal Romanian to indicate structured subdivisions of people. See also grupa, grupele, grupă.