amatorului

Amatorului is the genitive/dative singular form of the Romanian noun amator, which means "the amateur." The term designates a person who pursues an activity for pleasure rather than as a paid profession. It is commonly used for hobbyists in arts, sports, science, and other fields, and it contrasts with the word profesionist, which denotes a professional.

Etymology and forms: amator is borrowed from French amateur, ultimately from Latin amator, meaning lover. Romanian marks definiteness with the suffix -ul on masculine singular nouns, giving amatorul (the amateur). The plural forms are amatori (indefinite) or amatorii (definite), while the feminine is amatoare (definite amatoarele in plural). The form amatorului is the genitive/dative singular, used to express possession (the amateur’s something) or to mark an indirect object in sentences.

Usage: amatorul refers to a hobbyist or enthusiast, often with a neutral or affectionate nuance. Phrases such as "cartea amatorului de fotografie" (the amateur photographer’s book) or "vizita amatorului" (the amateur’s visit) illustrate the possessive use of amatorului. In constructions with verbs that take a dative, amatorului can appear as the recipient of an action, as in "I-am vorbit amatorului despre proiect" (I spoke to the amateur about the project).

See also: amator, profesionișt, hobby, hobbyist. The term emphasizes non-professional engagement and is commonly found in cultural, sporting, and leisure contexts in Romanian.