alerga

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alerga

/a.lerˈɡa/

Rhymes with -a

Where it comes from

Probably from a Vulgar Latin root *allargāre, from Latin largus (“abundant, plentiful”). Other theories derive it ultimately from a derivation or alteration of Latin legāre or alegāre. Compare Aromanian alag, alãgari; compare also Albanian largoj (“to leave”), Italian allargare (“to widen”).

verb a alerga 1st conjugation · aleargă · alergat · alerge · a alerga · alergând

intransitive to run (move quickly)
Similar: fugi
informal, transitive to goad someone about, in chase or for one’s own purposes
Similar: fugări
figuratively, informal, intransitive to run around (busy oneself in pursuit of something)

In English

tear to move at excessive speed, act with energy
run to move quickly on two feet

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@misc{alerga_2026,
  title = {alerga},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/ro/alerga},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}