This is the 15th most frequent Romanian word.
sau
"Or."
Here, 'sau' is used as a conjunction meaning 'or', presenting a choice between two options.
Vrei să mănânci acum sau mai târziu?
Do you want to eat now or later?
In this case, 'sau' is part of a quoted phrase, referring directly to the word itself, showing its use in direct speech or reference.
Nu sunt sigur dacă s-a spus „sau” sau altceva.
I am not sure if 'sau' or something else was said.
Here, 'sau' introduces an alternative or uncertainty, similar to 'or perhaps' in English.