purtarea

Purtarea is a Romanian noun that denotes the act or practice of carrying or bearing. It emerges from the verb purta, meaning to carry or to wear, and is used to describe both physical actions (carrying objects) and the wearing of items such as clothing or equipment. The term can also extend to the notion of bearing responsibilities or behavior in a given situation, though it is more common in formal or literary contexts.

Etymology and forms: Purtarea derives from purta and follows typical Romanian noun formation with the suffix -are, producing a feminine noun. The plural form is purtări. In many everyday sentences, the verb purta is used instead of the noun, but purtare appears in written language when the action itself is the focus.

Usage and context: In contemporary Romanian, purtare is encountered mainly in literary, academic, or etiquette-related discourse. It is used to discuss how something is carried or worn, as in purtarea hainelor (the wearing of clothes) or purtarea obiectelor (the carrying of objects). It can also describe a person’s bearing or demeanor in a social context, though more common terms may appear depending on register. The noun may appear in historical texts to describe clothing customs or in legal or organizational writing to characterize conduct and responsibility.

Related terms: The verb purta is the direct verbal counterpart. Other related nouns in the same family include purtător (bearer) and portare (a less common variant in some dialects or historical texts).

See also: Romanian grammar and dictionaries of Romanian lexicon; entries on purta or purtare in linguistic references.