Hardware and DIY Tools

Basic Tools and Fasteners

Equip your toolbox with the essentials. Use a hammer (ciocanul) and a nail (cuiul) to work on a wooden board (scândura), or a screwdriver (șurubelnița) to fasten a screw (șurubul).

I need your hammer to repair the door.
Am nevoie de ciocanul tău ca să repar ușa.
We don't take out the nail without checking the board.
Nu scoatem cuiul fără să verificăm scândura.
I found it, it is the screw from the chair.
L-am găsit, este șurubul de la scaun.
Please bring me the screwdriver!
Te rog să îmi aduci șurubelnița!

Heavy Duty and Wiring

For other repairs, bend or cut wire (sârma) using a pair of pliers (cleștele). For heavier work, an electric drill (bormașina) saves time and effort.

I didn't ask him for the hammer, but for the pliers.
Nu i-am cerut ciocanul, ci cleștele.
You can cut the wire with the pliers.
Poți să tai sârma cu cleștele.
Our neighbor uses the drill every morning.
Vecinul nostru folosește bormașina în fiecare dimineață.

Measure Twice, Cut Once

Precision is key. Always use a measuring tape (ruleta) to measure (a măsura) your workspace and materials before starting a job.

You repaired the door without using the measuring tape.
Ai reparat ușa fără să folosești ruleta.
She measured the window twice.
Ea a măsurat fereastra de două ori.
It is important to measure the wall.
Este important să măsori peretele.

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