întoarcere

Întoarcere is a Romanian noun meaning the act of returning to a place, state, or condition after being away. It is derived from the verb a întoarce, meaning to turn back or to come back.

Etymology and morphology: The word combines the verb stem întoarce with the nominalizing suffix -ere, forming a general term for a return that can be physical, geographic, or metaphorical.

Usage: The term can denote a physical return, such as returning home after travel, repatriation, or resuming residence in a city. It also covers more abstract returns, like the revival of a tradition, the restoration of a former situation, or the recurrence of events.

In psychological or religious contexts, întoarcere may refer to a return to a prior belief, identity, or way of life, including reintegration after exile or separation.

In culture and media, întoarcere is frequently used as a theme or title to express coming back. It appears in Romanian literature, cinema, and music as a motif, rather than a single canonical work.

See also: revenire.