Political terms

Here are some terms relating to politics and elections in the Romanian language, the more so as Romanians will soon go to the polls to vote in the local elections.

Călin Coțoiu, 29.05.2016, 19:28

Here are some useful terms relating to politics and elections in the Romanian language.

-elections=alegeri

-candidate= candidat

-voter=votant

-citizen=cetatean

-right to vote=drept de vot

-polling station= cabina de vot

-poll=sondaj

-turnout=participare la vot

-party= partid

-independent= independent

-chance=sansa

-power=putere

-opposition= opozitie

-policy=politica

-to vote=a vota

-to run in the elections=a candida la alegeri

-social=social

-economic=economic

-low=redus, scazut,

Now, lets use these words in sentences:

-Citizens with the right to vote are called to the polls.

-Cetatenii cu drept de vot sunt chemati la urne.

-Many independent candidates are running in the local elections.

-Multi independenti candideaza in alegerile locale.

-The turnout was low.

-Participarea la vot a fost scazuta.

-The power and the opposition candidates stand equal chances.

-Candidatii puterii si ai opozitiei au sanse egale.

-Social policies should be an integral part of economic policies.

-Politicile sociale trebuie sa se regaseasa in politicile economice.