țigănie

Romanian

Etymology

From țigan +‎ -ie.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌt͡si.ɡəˈni.e/

Noun

țigănie f (plural țigănii)

  1. Collective term for all Gypsies living in a certain location, or (by extension) a block or area inhabited by Gypsies or the area where they live.
    Synonym: țigănime
  2. racket, loud noise, din, row
    Synonym: gălăgie
  3. impolite behavior

Usage notes

Because the latter two senses derive from a negative stereotype of the Romani people, and because the Pro-Roma association demonisates the word țigan claiming to be purely exonymous (despite its presence in many dialects, particularly Balkanic Romani and Iberic Romani under the form čingaren) , it is likely to offend Romani people (and not only them, also the people called ”Țigani romanizați” which are of mixed origin, not solely Romani) . See the note regarding the use of țigan.

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