Word
Merită drumul.
Meaning
The trip is worth it.
Part of speech
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Pronunciation
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Questions & Answers about Merită drumul.
What does merită mean here?
Merită comes from the verb a merita, which means to deserve or to be worth.
In this sentence, it means to be worth. So the idea is not that the road or trip deserves something, but that it is worth the trip / drive / journey.
A few examples:
- Merită. = It’s worth it.
- Nu merită. = It’s not worth it.
- Merită efortul. = It’s worth the effort.
Why is there no word for it in the sentence?
Romanian often leaves out a subject that English would normally include.
In English, you often say:
- It’s worth the trip.
In Romanian, you can simply say:
- Merită drumul.
That missing it is understood from context. Romanian does this very naturally, especially with verbs like merită, where the general idea is already clear.
Why is it drumul and not drum?