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A0 Script & Writing Verified

The Latin Alphabet (Alfabetul)

Master the five diacritics and phonetic consistency to read any Romanian word perfectly from day one.

• Romanian uses 31 Latin letters, mostly phonetic.
• Five special diacritics (ă, â, î, ș, ț) are essent...

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Special Characters (Diacriticele)

Mastering Romanian diacritics is essential because they change both the pronunciation and the actual meaning of words.

• Romanian uses five special letters: ă, â, î, ș, an...
• These are distinct letters with unique sounds, not...

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Vowel Sounds (Vocalele)

Romanian is phonetic: master the seven stable vowel sounds and always respect the diacritics for perfect clarity.

• Romanian has 7 vowels: a, e, i, o, u, ă, â/î.
• It is a phonetic language; you pronounce every let...

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Consonant Basics (Consoanele)

Romanian is phonetic: master the 'C/G' rules and the special 'Ș' and 'Ț' to speak like a native.

• Most Romanian consonants sound exactly like their...
• The letter 'C' sounds like 'K' or 'CH' depending o...

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Greetings (Saluturi)

Match your greeting to the time of day and your relationship to sound polite and natural in Romania.

• Use `Bună dimineața` for mornings until 11 AM.
• Use `Bună ziua` for the rest of the day until even...

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Polite Phrases (Formule de politețe)

Politeness in Romanian hinges on using formal greetings and the plural 'vă' to show respect to strangers.

• Use 'Bună ziua' for 'Good day' in all formal dayti...
• Add 'vă rog' to requests to sound respectful and p...

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Introducing Yourself (Prezentarea)

Introduce yourself using `Mă numesc` or `Sunt` and always follow up with a polite `Îmi pare bine`.

• Use `Mă numesc` + your name for a polite, standard...
• Say `Sunt` + your name for a quick, casual way to...

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Farewells (Rămas-bun)

Always match your goodbye to your relationship: 'La revedere' for respect, 'Pa' for friends.

• Use 'La revedere' for formal situations and people...
• Use 'Pa' or 'Pa pa' for friends, family, and casua...

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Common Nouns (Substantive)

Master Romanian nouns by learning their gender through endings and the 'one-two' counting rule for instant communication.

• Common nouns name general things, people, and plac...
• Every noun has one of three genders: Masculine, Fe...

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Gender Basics (Genul)

Every Romanian noun has a gender that determines the form of surrounding articles and adjectives.

• Romanian nouns are Masculine, Feminine, or Neuter.
• Masculine ends in consonants; Feminine ends in -ă,...

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Singular vs Plural (Numărul)

Master Romanian plurals by identifying the noun's gender and applying the specific suffix and sound change patterns.

• Romanian plurals change word endings based on gend...
• Masculine nouns usually add -i, changing sounds li...

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Basic Objects (Obiecte)

Every Romanian object has a gender that dictates which article you must use to identify it correctly.

• Romanian objects have three genders: masculine, fe...
• Use 'un' for masculine and neuter singular objects...

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Survival Phrases (Fraze de supraviețuire)

Politeness and basic nouns are your most powerful tools for navigating daily life in Romania as a beginner.

• Use `Vă rog` for 'please' and `Mulțumesc` for 'tha...
• Stick to `Bună ziua` as your universal greeting du...

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Asking for Help (Cere ajutor)

Combine a polite greeting, the phrase `Mă puteți ajuta?`, and `vă rog` to get help anywhere in Romania.

• Use `Mă puteți ajuta?` for formal, polite requests...
• Add `vă rog` at the end of any sentence to be poli...

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Numbers 1-10 (Cifre)

Mastering 1-10 requires learning the sequence and the gender-specific forms for the numbers one and two.

• Numbers 1-10 are the foundation for all Romanian c...
• The numbers 1 and 2 change based on the gender of...

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Basic Yes/No (Afirmație/Negație)

Simply place `nu` before the verb for negation, and don't fear using double negatives for emphasis.

• Use `da` for yes and `nu` for no in any situation.
• Place `nu` directly before the verb to make a sent...

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Why Learn Romanian Grammar?

Grammar is the foundation of language fluency. Without understanding grammar patterns, you can memorize vocabulary but struggle to form correct sentences. Here's why structured grammar study matters:

Build Accurate Sentences

Move beyond memorized phrases. Understand the rules so you can create original, correct sentences in any situation.

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Grammar is tested in every major language exam — IELTS, DELE, DELF, JLPT, HSK, TOPIK, and more. Our CEFR-aligned curriculum maps directly to exam requirements.

Understand Native Speakers

Knowing grammar helps you parse complex sentences, understand nuance, and follow conversations even when speakers use advanced constructions.

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Students who study grammar systematically reach fluency faster than those who rely on immersion alone. Structure accelerates learning.

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Choose Your Level

Start with your CEFR level — from A0 Zero Point to C2 Mastery. Not sure? Begin at A0 and progress at your own pace.

Study Structured Chapters

Each chapter covers a grammar topic with clear explanations, pattern tables, and real-world example sentences.

Practice with Exercises

Test your understanding with interactive exercises — fill-in-the-blank, multiple choice, sentence building, and translation practice.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Romanian Grammar

SubLearn covers 286 Romanian grammar rules organized across 7 CEFR proficiency levels (from A0 to C2), spanning 72 structured chapters. Each rule includes clear explanations, real-world examples, and interactive practice exercises.

Our Romanian grammar curriculum covers CEFR levels from A0 to C2. Each level is designed to match your current proficiency — beginners start with basic sentence patterns at A1, while advanced learners tackle nuanced structures at C1-C2.

Yes! All Romanian grammar rules, explanations, and examples are completely free to access. You can browse the full curriculum, read detailed explanations, and practice with exercises at no cost.

Grammar is organized into 72 thematic chapters following the CEFR framework. Each chapter groups related rules together — for example, verb tenses, sentence structure, or particles — so you can learn related concepts in a logical sequence.

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