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a box of matches

Romanian translation: cutie cu chibrituri

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English term or phrase:	a box of matches
Romanian translation:	cutie cu chibrituri
Entered by:	Cristiana Coblis

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15:25 Oct 29, 2007

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English term or phrase: a box of matches

Hi,

I believe that “a matchbox” (i.e. a box made for the purpose of containing matches, whether full or empty) = o cutie de chibrituri.

So, how do you say “a box of matches”, please? I.e. a box full of matches.

All the best,

Simon

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cutie cu chibrituri

Explanation:
The preposition "cu" would imply that there are matches in the box.
HTH

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Cristiana Coblis
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Local time: 19:12

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cutie cu chibrituri

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cutie cu chibrituri

Explanation:
The preposition "cu" would imply that there are matches in the box.
HTH

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Romania
Local time: 19:12
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