Răspunsul este sincer.

The answer is sincere.

Breakdown of Răspunsul este sincer.

• a fi: to be
• răspunsul: the answer
• sincer: sincere; honest

Questions & Answers about Răspunsul este sincer.

What does -ul in răspunsul mean?

-ul is the Romanian definite article attached to the end of the noun. So:

• răspuns = answer
• răspunsul = the answer

Unlike English, Romanian usually puts the at the end of the noun instead of before it.

Why isn’t there a separate word for the?

Because Romanian normally uses a suffix-like definite article. Instead of saying something like the answer, Romanian says răspunsul.

A few examples:

• băiat = boy
• băiatul = the boy
• răspuns = answer
• răspunsul = the answer

So in this sentence, the is already built into răspunsul.

Why is este used here?

Este is the 3rd person singular form of a fi (to be). It means is here.

So:

• răspunsul = the answer
• este = is
• sincer = sincere / honest

Romanian often keeps the verb to be in sentences like this, just as English does.

Can I say e instead of este?