Significado
Asking for permission to enter.
Contexto cultural
Knocking is mandatory. It is considered very rude to open a door and ask 'Pot să intru?' simultaneously. You must knock, wait a second, and then ask as you open the door slightly. In the Republic of Moldova, you might hear 'Se poate?' even more frequently than in Romania. It is a very common polite shorthand in all social levels. In some parts of Transylvania, influenced by German culture, punctuality is key. If you ask 'Pot să intru?' and you are late, expect a polite but firm reminder of the time. In villages, doors are often left unlocked. However, the verbal request 'Pot să intru?' is still used loudly from the gate or the porch to announce your presence.
The Magic Word
Always add 'vă rog' (please) at the end to sound extra polite: 'Pot să intru, vă rog?'
Don't Just Barge In
Even if you say the phrase, wait for an answer. Romanians value the verbal confirmation 'Da' or 'Poftiți'.
Significado
Asking for permission to enter.
The Magic Word
Always add 'vă rog' (please) at the end to sound extra polite: 'Pot să intru, vă rog?'
Don't Just Barge In
Even if you say the phrase, wait for an answer. Romanians value the verbal confirmation 'Da' or 'Poftiți'.
The 'Se Poate' Shortcut
If you forget the verb 'a intra', just say 'Se poate?' while pointing at the room. It works 100% of the time.
Eye Contact
Make eye contact with the person inside as you ask. It shows honesty and respect.
Teste-se
Fill in the missing particle to complete the phrase.
Pot ___ intru?
In Romanian, 'a putea' is followed by the subjunctive particle 'să'.
Which of these is the most polite way to ask to enter a professor's office?
Choose the best option:
The conditional form 'Aș putea' (Could I) is the most polite.
Complete the dialogue at the doctor's office.
Pacient: Cioc-cioc! Pot să intru? Doctor: ___________, luați loc.
'Poftiți' is the standard invitation to enter after someone asks 'Pot să intru?'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Match 'Putem să intrăm?' to the correct context.
'Putem' is the first-person plural (we).
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosPot ___ intru?
In Romanian, 'a putea' is followed by the subjunctive particle 'să'.
Choose the best option:
The conditional form 'Aș putea' (Could I) is the most polite.
Pacient: Cioc-cioc! Pot să intru? Doctor: ___________, luați loc.
'Poftiți' is the standard invitation to enter after someone asks 'Pot să intru?'.
Match 'Putem să intrăm?' to the correct context.
'Putem' is the first-person plural (we).
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasNo, it is neutral. However, 'Aș putea să intru?' or 'Îmi permiteți să intru?' is better for a very formal boss.
No, for websites, the button usually says 'Autentificare' or 'Intră în cont'.
'Pot să intru' is the standard spoken form. 'Pot intra' is more formal or literary and less common in daily speech.
You should still knock on the door frame and say 'Pot să intru?' or 'Se poate?' before stepping in.
Use the plural form: 'Putem să intrăm?'.
Yes, but it's better to say 'Pot să intervin?' (Can I intervene?) or 'Pot să intru și eu în discuție?'.
The most common replies are 'Poftiți!' (Please!), 'Intră!' (Come in! - informal), or 'Da, vă rog!' (Yes, please!).
Only if there is a closed door or a private room. Otherwise, just walk in and wait for the host.
Yes, in this specific construction, 'să' is the mandatory bridge between the two verbs.
Yes, if you are telling someone else they can enter, you say 'Poți să intri'.
Frases relacionadas
Se poate?
similarIs it possible? / May I?
Îmi permiteți?
specialized formDo you allow me?
Intră!
contrastCome in! (Imperative)
Pot să ies?
contrastCan I go out?
Pot să trec?
similarCan I pass through?
E cineva?
builds onIs anyone there?
