treaba

Treaba is a Romanian noun meaning work, task, job, or matter. It refers to a specific assignment or to a broader field of activity, such as daily chores or professional duties. It can also denote a situation or affair in a general sense, for instance when talking about someone's responsibilities or a particular issue.

Grammatically, treaba is feminine. The singular form is treabă and is often used with definite articles in speech as treaba (the work, the matter). The plural form is treburi, used when speaking of multiple tasks or matters.

Common expressions include: a face treabă or să facem treabă (to do the work), a-și face treaba (to do one's job properly), and să mă apuc de treabă (let me get to work). Phrases like ce treabă ai cu asta? or ce treabă are treaba ta cu mine? convey the idea of relevance or involvement, roughly “what business do you have with this?” or “what’s your concern here?”. The exclamation la treabă! is used to urge action, meaning “let’s get to work” or “start working.” Other uses include o treabă serioasă (a serious matter) and treburi de familie (family matters).

Treaba is a common, neutral term in everyday Romanian, suitable for both formal and informal contexts, though it often carries a practical, task-focused nuance. In English, it is typically translated as work, task, job, or business, depending on context.