Luggage
Definition
The totality of suitcases, trunks, bags, or bundles that a traveler takes along on a journey to transport personal effects. Figuratively, it denotes the accumulated wealth of knowledge, experiences, or emotional heritage of an individual.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Luggage
- Baggage
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Neuter noun, expanding systematically across standard plural and case boundaries. |
| Formation | Neologistic borrowing from French 'bagage', fully stabilized and integrated within modern standard vocabulary. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [ba.ˈɡaʒ] |
| Source | Lexicon of Grammatical Typologies, Modern Syntax, and Transport Standards |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Pasagerul a verificat greutatea fiecărui bagaj pentru a nu depăși limita impusă de compania aeriană.
EN: The passenger checked the weight of each luggage piece to avoid exceeding the limit imposed by the airline.
RO: Tânărul cercetător s-a prezentat la interviu având un bagaj remarcabil de cunoștințe teoretice.
EN: The young researcher presented himself at the interview having a remarkable baggage of theoretical knowledge.
RO: Asigură-te că pui o etichetă cu numele tău pe acest bagaj înainte de a-l preda la cală.
EN: Make sure you put a tag with your name on this baggage before checking it in.
Idioms & Phrases
Bagaj de mână / Hand luggage / carry-on baggage
RO: Geantă sau rucsac de dimensiuni reduse pe care pasagerul are voie să le ia cu sine în cabina unui avion sau tren.
EN: A small bag or backpack that a passenger is allowed to bring along into the cabin of an airplane or train.
Bagaj cultural / Cultural background / intellectual heritage
RO: Totalitatea valorilor literare, artistice și istorice pe care un individ le-a asimilat prin educație și studiu.
EN: The totality of literary, artistic, and historical values that an individual has assimilated through education and study.
Bagaj emoțional / Emotional baggage / psychological weight
RO: Ansamblul de traume, dezamăgiri sau experiențe negative din trecut care influențează comportamentul actual al unei persoane.
EN: The set of traumas, disappointments, or negative past experiences that influence a person's current behavior.
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