See also: punga and pungã

Romanian

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Etymology

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Unknown. Probably from Greek πούγγη (poúngi), πουγγί (poungí)[1] Compare Aromanian pungã, punghe

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): [ˈpun.ɡə]
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Noun

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pungă f (plural pungi)

  1. purse
  2. bag

Declension

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singular plural
indefinite definite indefinite definite
nominative-accusative pungă punga pungi pungile
genitive-dative pungi pungii pungi pungilor
vocative pungă, pungo pungilor

Derived terms

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ Alexandru Ciorănescu, Dicționarul etimologic român (Tenerife: Universidad de la Laguna, 1958-66), citing: Meyer, Neugr. St., IV, 55; REW 6849; Tiktin.
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