puțin

puțin

The Romanian word "puțin" means "a little" or "a small amount" in English.

Here, 'puțin' is used to quantify the noun 'zahăr' (sugar), implying a small quantity.

Am nevoie de puțin zahăr pentru rețetă.

I need a little sugar for the recipe.

In this sentence, 'puțin' is used as an adverb modifying the adjective 'tare' (loudly), implying a reduction in intensity.

Poți vorbi mai puțin tare, te rog?

Can you speak a little quieter, please?

Here, 'puțin' expresses a limited amount of the noun 'timp' (time).

Am doar puțin timp până la întâlnire.

I only have a little time until the meeting.