Numele

Numele is a Romanian word that functions as the definite form of the noun nume, meaning "name." It translates to "the name" in English and is used when referring to the identity associated with a particular name. In everyday speech, it often appears in phrases such as "Numele meu este ..." (My name is ...) and "Numele ei" (her name). Because Romanian uses a suffixed definite article, the definite form appears as "numele" for singular usage. The plural definite form follows the noun’s plural, depending on the surrounding grammar.

Etymology and grammar: Nume derives from Latin nomen; the definite form "numele" is created by attaching the Romanian definite article to the noun to indicate specificity. This pattern is typical of Romanian nouns and their definite forms.

Usage and nuances: The word is primarily a grammatical tool to express "the name." It does not usually function as a separate lexical item with meaning beyond this definite reference, though it can appear in literary or formal contexts when discussing naming, identity, or attribution.

See also: nume, Romanian definite article.