This is the 920th most frequent Romanian word.
apa
The Romanian word "apa" means "water" in English.
The noun 'apa' is used to refer directly to 'water' as a general concept or substance.
Apa este esențială pentru viață.
Water is essential for life.
The noun 'apa' is used to describe a specific instance of water, namely from the river.
Apa din râu este limpede.
The water from the river is clear.
The word 'apă' is used here in its basic form without the definite article to indicate water as a material contained in another object.