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A1 Verb Conjugation Verified

Present Tense Regular - Conjugation 1

Master the `-a` verb endings to unlock the majority of Romanian daily conversation and common actions.

  • • Verbs ending in `-a` are Conjugation 1, the most c...
  • • Two types exist: standard (no suffix) and suffix v...
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Present Tense Regular - Conjugation 2

Master Conjugation 2 by swapping the `-ea` ending for person-specific suffixes while watching for internal vowel shifts.

  • • Identify verbs ending in `-ea` like `a vedea` or `...
  • • Remove the `-ea` ending to find your working verb...
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Present Tense Regular - Conjugation 3

Mastering Group 3 verbs allows you to handle most daily Romanian actions using a simple, consistent pattern.

  • • Group 3 verbs end in -e in their infinitive form.
  • • Remove -e to find the stem before adding endings.
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Present Tense Regular - Conjugation 4

Master the '-esc' suffix to unlock the most common and practical Romanian verbs for daily communication.

  • • Conjugation 4 verbs end in -i or -î in the infinit...
  • • Most verbs use the -esc suffix for I, You, He/She,...
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A1 Articles Verified

Definite Articles (Articolul hotărât)

In Romanian, 'the' is a suffix added to the end of nouns, changing based on gender and number.

  • • Articles are suffixes attached to the end of Roman...
  • • Masculine nouns usually add -ul; feminine nouns ch...
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Indefinite Articles (Articolul nehotărât)

Match `un` (M/N), `o` (F), or `niște` (Plural) to the noun's gender to introduce something new.

  • • Use `un` for masculine and neuter singular nouns l...
  • • Use `o` for feminine singular nouns like `o fată`.
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Case-based Articles

Romanian definite articles are suffixes that change based on the noun's gender and its grammatical role in the sentence.

  • • Articles in Romanian are suffixes attached to the...
  • • Nominative/Accusative (Subject/Object) and Genitiv...
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A1 Pronouns Verified

Personal Pronouns (Pronumele personal)

Romanian personal pronouns are identity markers used for clarity and emphasis, though verbs usually handle the work alone.

  • • Pronouns replace names but are often optional in R...
  • • Use 'Eu' for I, 'Tu' for informal you, and 'Dumnea...
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A1 Basic Verbs Verified

Verb 'a fi' (to be)

Master `a fi` to define identity and location, but remember: in Romanian, you 'have' years, not 'are' them.

  • • The verb `a fi` means 'to be' and is highly irregu...
  • • Use it for identity, profession, location, and des...
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A1 Adjectives Verified

Adjective Agreement

In Romanian, adjectives are social followers that must mirror the gender and quantity of the nouns they describe.

  • • Adjectives must match the noun's gender (M, F, N)...
  • • Most adjectives have 4 forms: bun, bună, buni, bun...
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Gendered Adjectives

In Romanian, adjectives are like mirrors; they change their endings to reflect the gender of the noun they describe.

  • • Adjectives must match the noun's gender: Masculine...
  • • Most adjectives follow the noun (e.g., 'un băiat b...
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A1 Questions Verified

Interrogative Pronouns (Cine, Ce)

Use `cine` for people and `ce` for everything else to start any basic Romanian question effortlessly.

  • • Use `cine` only for people to ask 'who'.
  • • Use `ce` for objects, animals, and actions to ask...
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Question Words (Unde, Când)

Ask questions by placing `unde` or `când` first, followed immediately by the verb and then the subject.

  • • Use `unde` for 'where' and `când` for 'when'.
  • • Place the question word at the very beginning of t...
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A1 Negation Verified

Simple Negation (Nu)

To negate in Romanian, simply place `nu` immediately before the verb; no extra words or changes are needed.

  • • Place `nu` directly before the verb to make any se...
  • • Romanian does not use auxiliary verbs like 'do' or...
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Sentence Structure

Follow the Subject-Verb-Object pattern and place adjectives after nouns for clear, natural Romanian sentences.

  • • Standard order is Subject + Verb + Object (SVO).
  • • Adjectives almost always follow the noun they desc...
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A1 Numbers Verified

Cardinal Numbers

Master 1-10 and the 'de' rule for 20+ to navigate prices, ages, and time in Romanian.

  • • Numbers 1-10 are the essential foundation for all...
  • • Numbers 11-19 use the pattern: unit + 'spre' + 'ze...
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A1 Time Expressions Verified

Telling Time

Use 'și' to add minutes and 'fără' to subtract them, always remembering the feminine form for the number two.

  • • Ask time with 'Cât e ceasul?' or 'Ce oră este?'.
  • • Use 'ora două' (feminine) for 2:00, 12:00, and 22:...
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A1 Time Expressions Verified

Days of the Week

Romanian days are feminine, lowercase, and don't need 'on'—just drop the day name directly into your sentence.

  • • Romanian days are all feminine and never capitaliz...
  • • Do not use 'on' (pe); just say the day name for sp...
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Months and Seasons

Use `în` for lowercase months and the definite article form for seasons to express when things happen.

  • • Months are never capitalized in Romanian unless th...
  • • Use the preposition `în` before months, for exampl...
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Possessive Adjectives

Match the possessive adjective to the gender and number of the object possessed, placing it after the definite noun.

  • • Possessives usually follow the noun in Romanian se...
  • • The noun must have a definite article before the p...
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Possessive Pronouns

Match the possessive article to the object's gender and number to correctly replace any noun showing ownership.

  • • Possessive pronouns replace a noun to show ownersh...
  • • They consist of a possessive article (al, a, ai, a...
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A1 Nouns Verified

Family Vocabulary

Match the noun's gender to the person's biological gender and always use 'rude' for extended family members.

  • • Romanian family nouns are strictly gendered for ma...
  • • The word 'părinți' only means mother and father, n...
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Agreement with Possessives

In Romanian, ownership agreement is dictated entirely by the object being possessed, never by the person who owns it.

  • • Possessives must match the gender and number of th...
  • • The noun usually comes first, often with a definit...
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A1 Verb Forms Verified

Reflexive Verbs (Verbe reflexive)

Reflexive verbs use pronouns to reflect the action back to the subject, essential for daily routines and introductions.

  • • Reflexive verbs show actions done to oneself or ea...
  • • Place reflexive pronouns like `mă` or `te` directl...
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A1 Basic Verbs Verified

Daily Routine Verbs

Master present tense endings and reflexive pronouns to describe your daily habits and lifestyle in Romanian naturally.

  • • Use present tense for habits and daily actions.
  • • Many routine verbs need reflexive pronouns like `m...
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Reflexive Pronouns

Reflexive pronouns act like mirrors, reflecting the verb's action back to the person who performed it.

  • • Reflexive pronouns show the action returns to the...
  • • Place the pronoun directly before the verb in most...
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A1 Time Expressions Verified

Time Sequencing

Mastering Romanian time sequencing turns a list of random words into a clear, professional, and engaging story.

  • • Use `mai întâi` to start your sequence of actions...
  • • Use `apoi` or `după aceea` to link middle steps to...
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A1 Prepositions Verified

Locative Prepositions

Place things 'în' containers, 'la' specific spots, and 'pe' surfaces without using definite articles for general locations.

  • • Use `în` for enclosed spaces, cities, and countrie...
  • • Use `la` for specific locations, points, and event...
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A1 Basic Verbs Verified

Movement Verbs

Movement verbs combine specific direction verbs with prepositions like `la` or `în` to map your physical journey.

  • • Use `a merge` for general going or walking to a de...
  • • Pair verbs with `la` for specific places like shop...
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