parcul

Parcul is the definite form of the masculine noun parc in Romanian, meaning “the park.” It designates a public green space used for recreation, strolling, and leisure in urban or rural settings. The term is used both for specific parks named in context and as a generic reference to parks, as in Parcul Cișmigiu or parcul central.

The word parc is borrowed from French parc, with later development in Romanian where the definite article is attached to the noun as a suffix. The singular definite form is parcul, the indefinite singular is parc, the indefinite plural is parcuri, and the definite plural is parcurile. The genitive/dative forms are parcului for singular and parcurilor for plural.

In everyday usage, parcul often combines with adjectives and proper names to describe a particular green space, for example parcul central or Parcul Carol. The definite form signals that the park is known to the listener or is a well-established place within a town or city.

Parks play a role in urban planning and public life by providing recreational space, supporting biodiversity, offering shade, and serving as venues for cultural and social activities. Typical features in parks include walking paths, lawns, trees, benches, playgrounds, fountains, statuary, and playgrounds, as well as amenities for visitors such as shelters and signage. Parcul as a concept encompasses both individual parks and the broader idea of designated green space within a community.