This is the 18th most frequent Romanian word.
iar
The Romanian word "iar" means "and," "while," or "again," depending on the context.
Here, 'iar' is used as a conjunction to mean 'and' or 'while', introducing a contrast or a different action.
Maria citește o carte, iar Ion se uită la televizor.
Maria is reading a book, and Ion is watching TV.
In this context, 'iar' connects two sequential but distinct preferences or actions.
Îmi place să mă plimb dimineața, iar după prânz îmi fac siesta.
I like walking in the morning, and after lunch I take a nap.
Here, 'iar' is used to introduce a related but contrasting result or observation in the second clause.