The Exciting Game of TOMANAP: Romanian Fun with a Map Twist
Looking for a fun and smart way to help your child learn Romanian vocabulary and geography at the same time? The traditional game TOMANAP is a great way to practice language skills while having fun with friends or family.
What Is TOMANAP?
TOMANAP is a classic Romanian game played by 3 to 6 children. The name comes from the first letters of each category players need to fill in:
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T – Țară (Country)
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O – Oraș (City)
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M – Munte (Mountain)
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A – Apă (Water source like river, lake, sea)
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N – Nume (Name of a person)
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A – Animal (Animal)
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P – Plantă (Plant)
How to Play
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Pick a letter of the alphabet. For example, the letter “F.”
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Each player writes down one word in each category starting with that letter.
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Țară (Country): France
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Oraș (City): Frankfurt
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Munte (Mountain): Făgăraș
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Apă (Water): Fiji River
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Nume (Name): Felix
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Animal: Fox
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Plantă: Fern
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When one player finishes, they yell “STOP!” and everyone must stop writing.
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Players compare answers and give points:
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10 points for a correct and unique answer
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5 points if two players write the same answer
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0 points for a blank space or wrong answer
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Why Kids Love TOMANAP
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It’s fast and exciting
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Great for vocabulary building
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Encourages thinking and writing in Romanian
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Boosts geography knowledge
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Perfect for car rides, classrooms, or game nights
You can even create your own categories like “Fruit,” “Color,” or “Famous Person” for extra fun!
Play and Learn with Dinolingo
TOMANAP is just one example of how learning can be a game! On Dinolingo, kids can:
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Learn Romanian through games, songs, and videos
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Practice vocabulary in fun categories like animals, plants, places, and more
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Explore printable activities and rewards for extra motivation
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Study anytime, anywhere with access on web, iOS, and Android
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Enjoy lessons built for kids ages 2–14 and up to 6 users per account
Make every word count—and every game a learning adventure!