This is the 109th most frequent Romanian word.
fel
The Romanian word "fel" means "way," "manner," or "type/kind" in English.
In this sentence, 'fel' is used to indicate a type or kind of thing, specifically a species or variety.
Astăzi am văzut un fel de pasăre pe care nu o mai întâlnisem.
Today I saw a kind of bird that I hadn't encountered before.
Here, 'felul' denotes a manner or style in which an action is performed, emphasizing the uniqueness or quality of the performance.
Îmi place felul în care el cântă la pian.
I like the way he plays the piano.
In this case, 'fel' refers to a course or a specific dish within a meal context.