Upon
Definition
Simple preposition requiring the genitive case, expressing spatial position (above something, on the surface of something), the direction of a movement or action (oriented toward someone or something), the object of a thought or feeling (regarding, about), or the exercise of structural influence or authority.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Upon
- Regarding
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Invariable structural function word (preposition). |
| Formation | Inherited directly from popular Latin, structurally compounding 'ad' + 'sub' + 'per'. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [a.ˈsu.pra] |
| Source | Grammar of the Romanian Academy and Syntactic Manuals |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Cartea a fost așezată direct asupra documentelor oficiale pentru a nu fi luate de vînt.
EN: The book was placed directly upon the official documents so they wouldn't be blown away by the wind.
RO: Profesorul a exercitat o influență structurală majoră asupra dezvoltării mele intelectuale din facultate.
EN: The professor exerted a major structural influence upon my intellectual development during college.
RO: Comisia va emite mîine o decizie definitivă asupra proiectului de lege intens dezbătut.
EN: The commission will issue a definitive decision tomorrow regarding the intensely debated bill.
Idioms & Phrases
A avea asupra sa / To carry on one's person
RO: A deține sau a purta obiecte personale ori bani în buzunare sau în bagajul de mână în mod direct.
EN: To possess or carry personal items or money directly in one's pockets or hand luggage.
Asupra faptului / Red-handed
RO: Expresie juridică ce descrie prinderea unui infractor exact în momentul comiterii faptei ilicite.
EN: A legal expression describing the catching of a criminal at the exact moment of committing the illicit act.
A trece cu vederea asupra / To look over / overlook
RO: A ignora intenționat sau a trece cu ușurință peste o greșeală ori o problemă structurală.
EN: To intentionally ignore or easily pass over a mistake or a structural issue.
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