Reaching
Definition
That reaches or manages to attain a certain point, level, standard, or objective within a given interval; a person who achieves success or catches up with others in a competition or activity. In an old or regional sense, it can also refer to an object or instrument of sufficient size, capable of covering a distance or satisfying an immediate material need.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Reaching
- Sufficient
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Variable adjective and masculine noun with standard grammatical plural variants. |
| Formation | Derived from the verb 'ajunge' using the standard structural masculine agent suffix '-tor'. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [a.ʒun.ɡə.ˈtor] |
| Source | Historical Dictionary of the Romanian Language |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: El s-a dovedit a fi un sportiv ajungător, recuperând rapid distanța față de liderii cursei.
EN: He proved to be a catching-up athlete, quickly recovering the distance from the race leaders.
RO: Bunicul spunea că o recoltă ajungătoare este cel mai bun semn de belșug pentru iarna care vine.
EN: Grandfather used to say that a sufficient harvest is the best sign of prosperity for the coming winter.
RO: Funia adusă de meșter era lungă și ajungătoare pentru a coborî găleata în adâncul fântânii.
EN: The rope brought by the craftsman was long and sufficient to lower the bucket into the depths of the well.
Idioms & Phrases
A fi ajungător la minte / To be quick-witted
RO: Expresie veche ce descrie o persoană inteligentă, capabilă să înțeleagă rapid lucrurile.
EN: An old expression describing a smart person, capable of quickly understanding things.
Măsură ajungătoare / Sufficient measure
RO: Cantitate sau proporție ideală care satisface pe deplin o anumită cerință fără a lăsa lipsuri.
EN: An ideal quantity or proportion that fully satisfies a certain requirement without leaving shortfalls.
Soroc ajungător / Approaching deadline
RO: Termen limită stabilit care se apropie rapid și necesită finalizarea grabnică a unei activități.
EN: A set deadline that is rapidly approaching and requires the prompt completion of an activity.
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