noian

Romanian

Etymology

Probably derived from Albanian ujanë or from naie (“ship”) +‎ -an.

Possibly a substrate word from Thraco-Dacian.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /noˈjan/

Noun

noian n (plural noiane or noianuri)

1. (figuratively) great quantity
2. large expanse of water, ocean

Declension

Declension of noian

	singular			plural
	indefinite	definite		indefinite	definite
nominative-accusative	noian	noianul		noiane	noianele
genitive-dative	noian	noianului		noiane	noianelor
vocative	noianule			noianelor