înroi

Înroi is a Romanian verb that translates to "to redden" or "to turn red" in English. It is a transitive verb, meaning it typically requires a direct object, and is often used to describe a change in color. The verb is derived from the Romanian adjective "roșu," meaning "red."

The primary meaning of înroi relates to the physical act of something becoming red. This can include natural phenomena, such as the sky reddening at sunset or the blush that appears on a person's cheeks. For example, "cerul se înroșește la apus" means "the sky reddens at sunset." Similarly, "fața i se înroși de rușine" translates to "her face reddened with shame."

Beyond literal color change, înroi can also be used metaphorically. It can describe an intensification of emotion, particularly anger or embarrassment. In a political context, it can refer to a region or population adopting communist or socialist ideologies, as seen in phrases like "țări înroșite de comunism" (countries reddened by communism). The verb conjugates according to standard Romanian verb patterns, with variations for tense, mood, and person. Understanding the context is crucial to interpreting the precise meaning of înroi in any given sentence.