60 in Romanian
Nearby Romanian Numbers
60 in Other Languages
About 60 in Romanian
The number 60 in Romanian is șaizeci. The ordinal form — used for rankings, dates, and sequences — is al șaizecilea (m) a șaizecea (f).
The number 60 is even. Being able to recognize and say 60 in Romanian pays off quickly — numbers like this appear in prices, schedules, addresses, and introductions.
Mastering numbers like 60 is one of the most practical skills when learning Romanian. Unlike vocabulary that only applies in specific contexts, numbers come up constantly — in shops, on public transport, in conversations about time and money, and when meeting new people.
Learning Numbers in Romanian
What makes Romanian numbers challenging
The unique teen formation with 'spre' makes Romanian teens completely unlike other Romance languages, so prior Spanish or French knowledge does not help here. Gender agreement for 1 (unu/una) and 2 (doi/două) must match the noun being counted. Romanian pronunciation includes sounds like 'ș' (sh) and 'ț' (ts) that do not exist in many other languages. Compound numbers can be long: douăzeci și trei (23) has six syllables. The 'și' (and) connector between tens and ones is easy to miss in rapid speech.
Tips for learning Romanian numbers
Master the teens first since the 'spre' pattern is unique — once you learn it, it is completely regular. Practice the 'ș' and 'ț' sounds since they appear in several number words (șase = 6, șapte = 7). Romanian pronunciation is phonetic and consistent, so what you see is what you say. Use Romanian prices (lei amounts) for everyday practice. Romanian numbers are regular after the teens, making them relatively easy once the initial hurdles are cleared.