târziu

târziu

Late.

Here, 'târziu' is used as an adverb to describe the timing of an action, indicating lateness.

Am ajuns târziu la întâlnire.

I arrived late to the meeting.

'Târziu' is utilized as an adverb specifying a condition where timing is no longer appropriate for an action.

Este prea târziu să plecăm acum.

It is too late to leave now.

In this case, 'târzie' acts as an adjective describing 'seară' (evening), referring to it being late in time.

Într-o seară târzie, am citit o carte interesantă.

On a late evening, I read an interesting book.