Sometimes you need to talk about just any ordinary thing, and other times you need to point out a highly specific one. Romanian uses two adjectives to make this distinction: oarecare and anume.
Both adjectives are invariable—they never change form to match gender or number—and always come immediately after the noun.
Just Any Ordinary Thing
To describe something as ordinary, random, or completely non-specific, use oarecare (some / any / ordinary).
| We are not some ordinary individuals, but we have some very rare features. | Nu suntem niște indivizi oarecare, ci avem niște trăsături foarte rare. |
A Specific Thing
When you have a particular, distinct item in mind, use anume (a certain / specific).
| In a certain context, that word will acquire a completely different meaning. | Într-un context anume, acel cuvânt va căpăta o semnificație complet diferită. |
| Maria will highlight a specific pattern on the condition that you pay attention. | Maria va evidenția un tipar anume cu condiția să fiți atente. |
Contrasting the Two
Because they represent opposite ideas, you will often see oarecare and anume contrasted in the same sentence.
| How do we differentiate an ordinary problem from a specific situation? | Cum diferențiem o problemă oarecare de o situație anume? |
| Do you have a specific goal, or do you just want some ordinary job? | Ai un scop anume sau vrei doar o slujbă oarecare? |
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