Dragobete is the Romanian equivalent of Valentine's day. It is celebrated on the 24th of February in the Wallachian planes (including Bucharest), but in some other regions they celebrate it on the 28/29th of February.
On Dragobete, girls and boys dressed in holiday suits usually meet in front of the church and go searching for spring flowers. Then, they sit and talk around the fires lit on the hills in the village. At noon, the girls go back to the village running, each followed by the boy who fell in love with her. If the boy catches the girl he chose, and if the girl likes him, they will kiss in front of everybody. This kiss signals their engagement for one year, and Dragobete is an opportunity to show an attachment in front of the community. The traditional saying is that Dragobetele kisses the girls (Dragobetele saruta fetele in Romanian).
Dragobete traditions vary from region to region. There are a number of Dragobete customs in rural areas, many of which are not kept up by modern Romanians. The tradition also says that those who take part in Dragobete customs are supposed to be protected from illness, for the rest of the year. Region to region, even the date of the holidays varies, on the Wallachian plains, including Bucharest, it is celebrated on February 24, but in other areas, on 28 and 29 the same month.
In some areas of Romania, married women have to wash their faces with snow so that spring finds them joyful and healthy.
On Dragobete, girls and boys dressed in holiday suits usually meet in front of the church and go searching for spring flowers. Then, they sit and talk around the fires lit on the hills in the village. At noon, the girls go back to the village running, each followed by the boy who fell in love with her. If the boy catches the girl he chose, and if the girl likes him, they will kiss in front of everybody. This kiss signals their engagement for one year, and Dragobete is an opportunity to show an attachment in front of the community. The traditional saying is that Dragobetele kisses the girls (Dragobetele saruta fetele in Romanian).
Dragobete traditions vary from region to region. There are a number of Dragobete customs in rural areas, many of which are not kept up by modern Romanians. The tradition also says that those who take part in Dragobete customs are supposed to be protected from illness, for the rest of the year. Region to region, even the date of the holidays varies, on the Wallachian plains, including Bucharest, it is celebrated on February 24, but in other areas, on 28 and 29 the same month.
In some areas of Romania, married women have to wash their faces with snow so that spring finds them joyful and healthy.
by Vovochka September 4, 2016
Get the dragobete mug.(n.) A Romanian love song which translates literally into "Love From the Linden Trees". Performed by O-Zone, the song is used in the popular flash movie "Numa Numa Dance". The real title of the song is often ignored in favor of the newer one, and is unfortunately virtually forgotten
"d00d, its t3h numa numa danse omg lol!!!!111eleven"
"NO. WRONG. It's Dragostea Din Tei. So take that and shove it up your NUMA."
"NO. WRONG. It's Dragostea Din Tei. So take that and shove it up your NUMA."
by Some call me...Tim. May 3, 2005
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Dragonite is a very powerful pseudo legendary Dragon/Flying type Pokémon. It's basically the Pokémon equivalent of the noob tube. It has an extremely OP ability in Multiscale, which cuts damage from the first attack it takes while at full health in half. This can be circumvented with the use of Stealth Rocks to chip a god 1/4 of its HP away when it enters the battle field, but that rarely ever matters since it's commonly used as a lead and almost always is accompanied by a Pokémon capable of getting rid of said entry hazard. Because of said ability, even most Ice type attacks (which it has a 4 times weaknesses to) won't OHKO a standard Dragonite, much less a bulky set. It's also problematic in that it has access to Dragon Dance, which raises both Attack and Speed one stage, as well as Extreme Speed, a move with high priority that almost always attacks first. Its Outrage attack is a death sentence, especially after an Attack boost. You would think the existence of Fairy type Pokémon would hinder its performance in today's metagame due to their immunity to its Dragon type moves, but such is sadly not the case because Dragonite also has Steel Wing and Iron Tail in its arsenal to one shot any pesky fae in its way. Dragonite is truly the king of all OU Dragon type Pokémon.
Guy 1: So I ALMOST had him, but then he pulled out his Dragonite and swept my team after getting a Dragon Dance up while I switched into my Fairy type and wrecked everything I had left.
Guy 2: Don't feel bad dude, it's fucking Dragonite. Son of a bitch has been OP since Gen V.
Guy 1: Ugh, why the hell doesn't smogon just ban the damn thing?
Guy 2: For real. It's too easy to sweep with and there aren't that many good counters or checks against it. It's just a pain in the ass.
Guy 2: Don't feel bad dude, it's fucking Dragonite. Son of a bitch has been OP since Gen V.
Guy 1: Ugh, why the hell doesn't smogon just ban the damn thing?
Guy 2: For real. It's too easy to sweep with and there aren't that many good counters or checks against it. It's just a pain in the ass.
by FatherofGray February 7, 2014
Get the Dragonite mug.In the game: A really good pokemon that can learn a wide variety of attacks with good stats all-around, especially attack.
In the anime: A really shitty pokemon that lost to a yellow piece of shit called pikachu.
In the anime: A really shitty pokemon that lost to a yellow piece of shit called pikachu.
What!?!?! pikachu actually defeated a dragonite but couldn't win against an elekid? That's bullshit!!!!
by *#.. May 25, 2007
Get the dragonite mug."Love from the Linden Trees" a line in, and also the title of, a Romanian song often refered to as the Numa Numa Dance song. Performed by the band O-Zone, though I have found information saying Haiducii ("The Outlaws") were the composers.
Vrei sa pleci dar nu ma, nu ma iei,
Nu ma nu ma eie, nu ma, nu ma, nu ma iei.
Chipul tau si dragostea din tei,
Mi-amintesc de ochii tai.
translated: You want to leave but you don't want don't want to take me, don't want don't want to take me, don't want don't want don't want to take me.
Your face and the love from the linden trees,
And I remember your eyes.
Nu ma nu ma eie, nu ma, nu ma, nu ma iei.
Chipul tau si dragostea din tei,
Mi-amintesc de ochii tai.
translated: You want to leave but you don't want don't want to take me, don't want don't want to take me, don't want don't want don't want to take me.
Your face and the love from the linden trees,
And I remember your eyes.
by Inu-Vete January 6, 2005
Get the dragostea din tei mug.A fictitious device used to gauge the drama and/or stress associated with a particular person or situation.
"Wow, did you see the look of disgust on Walter's face after that staff meeting? Not only is the shit going to hit the fan, but the dramometer in this office is about to set an all-time record high!"
by cws_001 January 9, 2015
Get the Dramometer mug.Dragonite, The evolved form of Dragonair. Dragonair evolves into Dragonite at Level 55, so if you wan't a Dragonite, be able and ready to train you're Dratini/Dragonair. It is a very cool pokemon because it can learn many diffrent moves.
by sonicbro789 November 26, 2010
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