Signification
Sending a text or note.
Contexte culturel
Romanians are very active on WhatsApp. 'A scrie un mesaj' usually implies WhatsApp rather than SMS or Facebook Messenger. In business, writing a message on LinkedIn or Email is common, but 'a scrie un mesaj' without context usually refers to a mobile text. Young Romanians often use 'pwp' or 'ly' (love you) in messages, even if they wouldn't say it out loud. In villages, 'a scrie un mesaj' might still refer to a physical note left on a gate or a table.
The 'Double I' Rule
Always remember 'tu scrii' has two 'i's. It's a very common mistake even for natives!
Don't say 'la'
Avoid saying 'scriu la un mesaj'. Just say 'scriu un mesaj'.
Signification
Sending a text or note.
The 'Double I' Rule
Always remember 'tu scrii' has two 'i's. It's a very common mistake even for natives!
Don't say 'la'
Avoid saying 'scriu la un mesaj'. Just say 'scriu un mesaj'.
Use 'da' for speed
If you want to sound like a local, use 'a da un mesaj' when you're in a hurry.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'a scrie'.
Eu ___ un mesaj prietenei mele.
For 'Eu' (I), the correct present tense form is 'scriu'.
Choose the most natural way to say 'You (informal) are writing a message'.
Cum se spune corect?
'Tu scrii' is the correct form with two 'i's.
Complete the dialogue.
Andrei: Ce faci? Ioana: ___ un mesaj lui Radu.
In the context of 'un mesaj', 'scriu' (I am writing) is the most logical action.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You want to tell someone you will text them the address.
This is the standard way to offer to send information via text.
Match the Romanian to the English.
Match the following:
Matching tenses correctly.
🎉 Score : /5
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
5 exercicesEu ___ un mesaj prietenei mele.
For 'Eu' (I), the correct present tense form is 'scriu'.
Cum se spune corect?
'Tu scrii' is the correct form with two 'i's.
Andrei: Ce faci? Ioana: ___ un mesaj lui Radu.
In the context of 'un mesaj', 'scriu' (I am writing) is the most logical action.
You want to tell someone you will text them the address.
This is the standard way to offer to send information via text.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Matching tenses correctly.
🎉 Score : /5
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, but 'a scrie un e-mail' is more specific. 'A scrie un mesaj' is fine for a short, informal email.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
A scrie mesaje (to write messages).
Simply 'Scriu un mesaj' or 'Dau mesaje'.
It is masculine: 'un mesaj'.
Yes, but it sounds a bit dated. Most people just say 'mesaj' now.
It's slang for 'they saw my message but didn't reply'.
Îți scriu un mesaj mai târziu.
Yes, 'a scrie mesaj' sounds incomplete. Use 'un mesaj' or 'mesaje'.
Yes, especially in the past tense (am scris) and the 1st/2nd person present.
Expressions liées
a da un mesaj
similarto send/give a message
a trimite un mesaj
synonymto send a message
a lăsa un mesaj
specialized formto leave a message
a răspunde la un mesaj
builds onto reply to a message
