Adamescu
Definition
A widespread Romanian surname, derived through suffixation from the given name Adam. It has been borne by important figures in Romania's history, culture, and economy, notably Gheorghe Adamescu (1869–1942), a literary historian, bibliographer, and corresponding member of the Romanian Academy, known for his fundamental works on national literary history.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Adamescu
- The surname Adamescu
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Proper noun, singular, syntactically invariable as a family name. |
| Formation | Patronymic derived from the biblical given name 'Adam' combined with the standard Romanian family suffix '-escu'. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [a.da.ˈmes.ku] |
| Source | Encyclopedia of Southeastern European Surnames and Anthroponymy |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: În manualele vechi de școală, studiile lui Gheorghe Adamescu erau folosite ca referință critică principală.
EN: In old school textbooks, Gheorghe Adamescu's studies were used as the primary critical reference.
RO: Profesorul universitar a analizat arborele genealogic al familiei Adamescu din regiunea Moldovei.
EN: The university professor analyzed the family tree of the Adamescu family from the Moldavian region.
RO: Cartea rară conține o prefață detaliată semnată de criticul Adamescu la începutul secolului trecut.
EN: The rare book contains a detailed preface signed by the critic Adamescu at the beginning of the last century.
Idioms & Phrases
Gheorghe Adamescu / Gheorghe Adamescu
RO: Istoric literar român renumit pentru redactarea unor ample contribuții bibliografice și dicționare istorice.
EN: Romanian literary historian renowned for drafting extensive bibliographical contributions and historical dictionaries.
Sufixarea de tip Adamescu / Adamescu-type suffixation
RO: Model lingvistic onomastic specific spațiului românesc care indică filiația directă prin adăugarea morfemului '-escu'.
EN: An onomastic linguistic pattern specific to the Romanian space indicating direct filiation by adding the '-escu' morpheme.
Fondul documentar Adamescu / The Adamescu documentary fund
RO: Colecție de manuscrise, scrisori și ediții princeps păstrate în arhivele academice naționale.
EN: A collection of manuscripts, letters, and first editions preserved within national academic archives.
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