The chosen one
Definition
1. A person selected by vote or officially designated from a larger group to hold an important public or administrative office (e.g., MP, mayor). 2. In a religious or mystical sense, the one designated by a divinity for a high spiritual mission. 3. Used affectionately, it designates the ideal partner or the loved one chosen for the rest of one's life.
Bilingual Equivalents
- The chosen one
- Elected official
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Articulated masculine noun/adjective. Plural: aleșii, genitive-dative: alesului / aleșilor. |
| Formation | Noun conversion via definite articulation of the past participle of the verb 'a alege' (to choose). |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [a.ˈle.sul] |
| Source | Lexicon of Romanian Grammar, Political Science and Onomastic Terminology |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Alesul poporului a depus astăzi jurământul oficial în fața membrilor Parlamentului.
EN: The elected official of the people took the official oath today before the members of Parliament.
RO: În mitologiile vechi, alesul trebuia să treacă prin trei probe de foc pentru a-și demonstra puritatea.
EN: In ancient mythologies, the chosen one had to pass through three trials of fire to prove his purity.
RO: După mulți ani de căutări, ea a simțit în sfârșit că el este alesul inimii ei.
EN: After many years of searching, she finally felt that he was the chosen one of her heart.
Idioms & Phrases
Alesul poporului / Elected official / People's choice
RO: Persoană investită cu putere politică prin intermediul unui proces democratic de vot.
EN: A person invested with political power through a democratic voting process.
Alesul inimii / The chosen one / Soulmate
RO: Persoana iubită cu care cineva decide să își împartă viața sau să se căsătorească.
EN: The loved one with whom someone decides to share their life or get married.
Alesul sorții / The child of destiny
RO: Exprimare figurată pentru un om extrem de norocos, care reușește în tot ceea ce își propune fără efort aparent.
EN: A figurative expression for an extremely lucky person who succeeds in everything they attempt without apparent effort.
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