stră-

Inherited from Latin extra, though numerous instances of the prefix seem to derive from Latin trāns- (inherited in Romanian as tră-), the distinct meanings probably having become confused at some point.

• IPA^(key): /strə/

stră-

1. Shows intensification of verb, superiority, age or remoteness of noun or adjective; also used to show passage or penetration from one side to another.

• străpunge