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Introduction

Welcome to the lesson on Romanian verbs and conjugation! In this lesson, we will explore the various conjugation patterns of verbs in the present tense. Verbs are an essential part of any language, and mastering their conjugation is crucial for effective communication. By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid understanding of Romanian verb conjugation in the present tense and be able to use verbs confidently in your conversations.

The Importance of Verbs and Conjugation

Verbs are the action words in a sentence, expressing actions, states, or occurrences. They provide the essential information about what is happening or being done. In Romanian, verbs change their form to indicate the subject, tense, mood, and aspect. Conjugating verbs correctly is essential for conveying accurate information and ensuring that your message is clear.

Understanding verb conjugation allows you to express yourself accurately and fluently in Romanian. It enables you to communicate your thoughts, desires, and experiences effectively. Whether you want to talk about your daily routine, express your emotions, or discuss future plans, having a strong grasp of verb conjugation is essential.

Conjugation Patterns

In Romanian, verbs are classified into four conjugation patterns based on the ending of their infinitive form. Each pattern has its own set of rules for conjugation in the present tense. Let's take a closer look at each pattern and explore some examples.

First Conjugation (-a Verbs)

Verbs that belong to the first conjugation end in -a in their infinitive form. To conjugate these verbs in the present tense, you remove the -a ending and add the appropriate suffixes based on the subject. Let's see some examples:

Romanian	Pronunciation	English
a cânta	ah KUHN-tuh	to sing
a dansa	ah DAHN-sah	to dance
a învăța	ah uhn-VEHT-sah	to learn
a călători	ah kuh-luh-TOH-ree	to travel

Second Conjugation (-ea Verbs)

Verbs that belong to the second conjugation end in -ea in their infinitive form. To conjugate these verbs in the present tense, you remove the -ea ending and add the appropriate suffixes based on the subject. Let's see some examples:

Romanian	Pronunciation	English
a bea	ah BEH-ah	to drink
a merge	ah MEHR-jeh	to go
a ști	ah shtee	to know
a vrea	ah vreh-ah	to want

Third Conjugation (-e Verbs)

Verbs that belong to the third conjugation end in -e in their infinitive form. To conjugate these verbs in the present tense, you remove the -e ending and add the appropriate suffixes based on the subject. Let's see some examples:

Romanian	Pronunciation	English
a face	ah FAH-che	to do
a spune	ah SPOO-neh	to say
a cere	ah CHEH-reh	to ask
a pleca	ah PLEH-kah	to leave

Fourth Conjugation (-i Verbs)

Verbs that belong to the fourth conjugation end in -i in their infinitive form. To conjugate these verbs in the present tense, you remove the -i ending and add the appropriate suffixes based on the subject. Let's see some examples:

Romanian	Pronunciation	English
a trăi	ah TRUH-ee	to live
a veni	ah VEH-nee	to come
a ști	ah shtee	to know
a scrie	ah SKREE-eh	to write

Irregular Verbs

While most Romanian verbs follow the four conjugation patterns mentioned above, there are some irregular verbs that do not adhere to these patterns. These irregular verbs have unique conjugation forms that need to be memorized. Let's explore some common irregular verbs and their conjugation in the present tense:

A fi (to be)

The verb "a fi" is irregular and does not follow any of the four conjugation patterns. Here is its conjugation in the present tense:

Romanian	Pronunciation	English
eu sunt	yoo soont	I am
tu ești	too yesh-tee	you are (singular informal)
el/ea este	ehl/eh-ah YEH-steh	he/she is
noi suntem	noy SOON-tehm	we are
voi sunteți	voy SOON-tehts	you are (plural/formal)
ei/ele sunt	ey/eh-leh soont	they are

A avea (to have)

The verb "a avea" is another irregular verb. Here is its conjugation in the present tense:

Romanian	Pronunciation	English
eu am	yoo ahm	I have
tu ai	too ah-ee	you have (singular informal)
el/ea are	ehl/eh-ah AH-reh	he/she has
noi avem	noy AH-vehm	we have
voi aveți	voy ah-VEHTS	you have (plural/formal)
ei/ele au	ey/eh-leh ow	they have

A putea (can)

The verb "a putea" is irregular and means "can" in English. Here is its conjugation in the present tense:

Romanian	Pronunciation	English
eu pot	yoo pote	I can
tu poți	too POHTS	you can (singular informal)
el/ea poate	ehl/eh-ah POH-teh	he/she can
noi putem	noy POO-tehm	we can
voi puteți	voy poo-TEHTS	you can (plural/formal)
ei/ele pot	ey/eh-leh pote	they can

Exercises

Now it's time to practice what you've learned! Complete the following exercises to reinforce your understanding of Romanian verb conjugation in the present tense.

Exercise 1: Conjugate the following verbs in the present tense: 1. a cânta (to sing) 2. a bea (to drink) 3. a face (to do) 4. a trăi (to live) 5. a fi (to be)

Solution: 1. eu cânt, tu cânți, el/ea cântă, noi cântăm, voi cântați, ei/ele cântă 2. eu beau, tu bei, el/ea bea, noi bem, voi beți, ei/ele beau 3. eu fac, tu faci, el/ea face, noi facem, voi faceți, ei/ele fac 4. eu trăiesc, tu trăiești, el/ea trăiește, noi trăim, voi trăiți, ei/ele trăiesc 5. eu sunt, tu ești, el/ea este, noi suntem, voi sunteți, ei/ele sunt

Exercise 2: Translate the following sentences into Romanian: 1. I want to learn Romanian. 2. She dances beautifully. 3. We drink coffee every morning. 4. Do you know the way? 5. They leave for vacation tomorrow.

Solution: 1. Vreau să învăț românește. 2. Ea dansează frumos. 3. Noi bem cafea în fiecare dimineață. 4. Știi drumul? 5. Pleacă în vacanță mâine.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have completed the lesson on Romanian verb conjugation in the present tense. Verbs are the backbone of any language, and by mastering their conjugation, you are one step closer to becoming fluent in Romanian. Keep practicing, and don't be afraid to make mistakes. The more you use verbs in your conversations, the more natural your Romanian will become. Good luck on your language learning journey!

Table of Contents - Romanian Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Greetings and Introductions

• Basic Greetings
• Introducing Yourself

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Pronouns and Verbs

• Personal Pronouns
• Present Tense of Verbs

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Numbers and Time

• Numbers 1-10
• Telling Time

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Adjectives and Adverbs

• Basic Adjectives
• Basic Adverbs

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Family and Friends

• Family Members
• Describing Relationships

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Prepositions and Conjunctions

• Basic Prepositions
• Basic Conjunctions

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Food and Drinks

• Common Foods
• Common Drinks

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Questions and Negations

• Forming Questions
• Negation

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Locations and Directions

• Common Locations
• Giving Directions

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Plurals and Articles

• Plural Nouns
• Definite and Indefinite Articles

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Hobbies and Activities

• Common Hobbies
• Describing Activities

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Romanian Culture and Traditions

• Romanian Holidays
• Romanian Cuisine

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Imperatives and Requests

• Imperative Form
• Polite Requests

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Travel and Transportation

• Modes of Transportation
• Travel Vocabulary

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Romanian Geography and History

• Geography of Romania
• Romanian History

Sources

• Romanian - verb conjugation -- Verbix verb conjugator
• A Beginner-Friendly Guide to Romanian Verb Conjugation
• ROMANIAN VERBS

Other Lessons

• Give your Opinion
• Verb to be with names and places
• Relative Pronouns and Clauses
• Advanced Verb Tenses
• How to use ¨can¨ in Romanian
• Greetings in Romanian
• Reflexive Verbs and Pronouns
• Definite Articles in Romanian
• Negation
• Direct and Indirect Speech