grajd

Grajd is a Romanian noun meaning a stable or barn, traditionally part of a rural homestead and used to shelter livestock and store feed. The term is common in rural speech and in descriptions of traditional farm architecture in Romanian-speaking regions, including Romania and Moldova.

The exact historical etymology of grajd is not fully established in widely available sources, but it is regarded as an integral element of agricultural vocabulary in Romanian. The word is typically used for farm buildings associated with animal housing and feed storage, distinct from the dwelling and from separate storage facilities such as granaries.

A grajd is usually a rectangular structure, often built with timber or masonry, with wide doors for moving animals and equipment, and with space for hay storage. In older homesteads, it might be connected to other farm buildings by a courtyard or covered passages. The term is used in reference to the general category of outbuildings used for animal care and feed management.

In modern usage, grajd remains a common term in rural areas, although urban speakers may refer to similar structures as barns or outbuildings. Many traditional grajduri have been repurposed for storage, workshop space, or residential conversion, reflecting changes in agricultural practices and rural life.