Obedient
Definition
Who listens easily, always willing to obey or follow the advice and commands of others; obedient, docile, compliant. Used chiefly in regional or colloquial language to describe a well-behaved child or a gentle person who avoids conflicts and shows a structural attitude of respect toward family or social authority.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Obedient
- Docile
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Variable adjective with standard masculine, feminine, and structural plural variations. |
| Formation | Internal derivation combining the standard verb core with a character-describing suffix. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [as.kul.tə.ˈret͡s] |
| Source | Regional Lexicons and Morphological Adaptation Index |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Bunicul se mândrea cu un nepot așa ascultăreț, care îl ajuta mereu la treburile mărunte din ogradă.
EN: The grandfather was proud of such an obedient grandson, who always helped him with the small chores around the yard.
RO: Deși părea un cal năbădăios, după câteva zile de dresaj a devenit extrem de ascultăreț la comenzi.
EN: Although it seemed like a spirited horse, after a few days of training it became extremely compliant to commands.
RO: Fata cea mică era mai ascultăreață din fire, spre deosebire de sora ei mai mare care contrazicea pe toată lumea.
EN: The youngest girl was more obedient by nature, unlike her older sister who contradicted everyone.
Idioms & Phrases
Copil ascultăreț / Obedient / well-behaved child
RO: Formă de apreciere familiară pentru un minor care respectă îndrumările părinților fără opoziție.
EN: A colloquial form of praise for a minor who follows parents' guidance without opposition.
Fire ascultăreață / Docile / gentle nature
RO: Trăsătură de personalitate caracterizată prin blândețe, flexibilitate mentală și lipsă de agresivitate socială.
EN: A personality trait characterized by gentleness, mental flexibility, and lack of social aggressiveness.
A se face ascultăreț / To become compliant / to settle down
RO: Modificarea comportamentului unei persoane recalcitrante spre o conduită mai maleabilă și respectuoasă.
EN: Modifying the behavior of a recalcitrant person toward a more yielding and respectful conduct.
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