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Welcome to our lesson on Romanian Adjectives and Adverbs! In this session, we will explore how these essential components of the Romanian language are formed and used in sentences. Understanding adjectives and adverbs will not only enrich your vocabulary but also enhance your ability to describe the world around you in Romanian.

Why Are Adjectives and Adverbs Important?

Adjectives allow you to describe nouns, giving more detail about people, places, and things. For example, instead of just saying "the dog," you can say "the big dog" or "the happy dog." This adds flavor and clarity to your communication.

Adverbs, on the other hand, modify verbs, adjectives, or even other adverbs. They help explain how, when, where, or to what extent something happens. For instance, saying "He runs quickly" tells us not just that he runs, but how he runs.

In this lesson, we will cover:

The formation and usage of basic adjectives.

The formation and usage of basic adverbs.

Examples and practice exercises to reinforce your understanding.

Basic Adjectives[edit | edit source]

Adjectives in Romanian agree in gender and number with the nouns they describe. This means that an adjective may change its form depending on whether it is describing a masculine, feminine, or neuter noun, as well as whether the noun is singular or plural.

Formation of Adjectives[edit | edit source]

Most Romanian adjectives end in -u for masculine singular, -ă for feminine singular, and -i for masculine plural. Feminine plural adjectives typically end in -e.

Here are some basic adjectives:

Romanian	Pronunciation	English
frumos	fruˈmos	beautiful
urât	uˈrɨt	ugly
mare	ˈma.re	big
mic	mik	small
bun	bun	good
rău	rəu	bad
vesel	ˈve.sel	happy
trist	trist	sad
nou	nou	new
vechi	vek	old

As you can see, the endings change according to the gender of the noun.

Usage of Adjectives[edit | edit source]

Adjectives are typically placed before the noun they modify in Romanian.

Examples:

frumos copil (beautiful child)

mare casă (big house)

trist câine (sad dog)

Basic Adverbs[edit | edit source]

Adverbs in Romanian typically do not change form and can be used to modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.

Formation of Adverbs[edit | edit source]

Many adverbs in Romanian are formed by adding the suffix -e to the feminine form of the adjective.

Here are some basic adverbs:

Romanian	Pronunciation	English
frumos	fruˈmos	beautifully
repede	ˈre.pe.de	quickly
bine	ˈbi.ne	well
rău	rəu	badly
încet	ɨnˈt͡ʃet	slowly
des	des	often
rar	rar	rarely
ieri	ˈjjer	yesterday
astăzi	ˈas.təz	today
mâine	ˈmɨ.i.ne	tomorrow

Usage of Adverbs[edit | edit source]

Adverbs are usually placed after the verb they modify.

Examples:

El aleargă repede (He runs quickly).

Ea vorbește bine (She speaks well).

Câinele latră des (The dog barks often).

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now that we've covered the basics of adjectives and adverbs, it's time to put your knowledge to the test! Here are some exercises for you to complete.

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks[edit | edit source]

Complete the sentences with the appropriate form of the adjective in parentheses.

1. Maria este o fată __________ (frumos).

2. Ionuț are o mașină __________ (nou).

3. Câinele meu este __________ (mic).

4. Această carte este __________ (interesant).

5. Casa lor este __________ (vechi).

Solutions:

1. Maria este o fată frumoasă.

2. Ionuț are o mașină nouă.

3. Câinele meu este mic.

4. Această carte este interesantă.

5. Casa lor este veche.

Exercise 2: Match the Adjective to the Noun[edit | edit source]

Match the adjectives to the correct nouns.

1. mare

2. vesel

3. urât

4. bun

5. trist

a. copil

b. câine

c. mâncare

d. cer

e. film

Solutions:

1. mare - d. cer (big sky)

2. vesel - a. copil (happy child)

3. urât - b. câine (ugly dog)

4. bun - c. mâncare (good food)

5. trist - e. film (sad movie)

Exercise 3: Create Sentences[edit | edit source]

Use the adjectives provided to create sentences.

1. (frumos) -

2. (mic) -

3. (bun) -

Example Solutions:

1. Această floare este frumoasă.

2. Pisica mea este mică.

3. Mâncarea este bună.

Exercise 4: Transform the Adjective into an Adverb[edit | edit source]

Change the following adjectives into adverbs.

1. frumos -

2. rapid -

3. ușor -

Solutions:

1. frumos - frumos (beautifully)

2. rapid - repede (quickly)

3. ușor - ușor (easily)

Exercise 5: Adverb Placement[edit | edit source]

Rearrange the following sentences to place the adverb correctly.

1. El (repede) aleargă.

2. Maria (bine) vorbește.

3. Câinele (des) latră.

Solutions:

1. El aleargă repede.

2. Maria vorbește bine.

3. Câinele latră des.

Exercise 6: Identify the Adjective or Adverb[edit | edit source]

Read the following sentences and identify the adjectives and adverbs.

1. Câinele mare aleargă repede.

2. Maria este o fată veselă și bună.

3. El vorbește rar și trist.

Solutions:

1. Adjective: mare; Adverb: repede

2. Adjectives: veselă, bună

3. Adjective: trist; Adverb: rar

Exercise 7: True or False[edit | edit source]

Determine whether the statements are true or false.

1. Adjectives in Romanian do not change form. (False)

2. Adverbs modify nouns. (False)

3. Romanian adjectives agree in gender and number. (True)

Exercise 8: Write Your Own Sentences[edit | edit source]

Write three sentences using at least one adjective and one adverb in each.

Example Solutions:

1. Pisica aleargă repede după câinele mic.

2. Fata frumoasă cântă bine.

3. Băiatul trist se joacă încet.

Exercise 9: Choose the Correct Option[edit | edit source]

Choose the correct adjective or adverb to complete the sentence.

1. El este un băiat _______ (frumos/frumoasă).

2. Maria aleargă _______ (repede/repedea).

Solutions:

1. El este un băiat frumos.

2. Maria aleargă repede.

Exercise 10: Fill in the Gaps[edit | edit source]

Fill in the gaps with the appropriate adjectives or adverbs.

1. Câinele este _______ (băiat, frumos).

2. Maria vorbește _______ (bine, rău).

Solutions:

1. Câinele este frumos.

2. Maria vorbește bine.

Now that you have practiced, remember to incorporate adjectives and adverbs into your daily conversations in Romanian. The more you use them, the more natural they will become!

Table of Contents - Romanian Course - 0 to A1[edit source]

Course Presentation

Greetings and Introductions

Pronouns and Verbs

Numbers and Time

Adjectives and Adverbs

Family and Friends

Prepositions and Conjunctions

Food and Drinks

Questions and Negations

Locations and Directions

Plurals and Articles

Hobbies and Activities

Romanian Culture and Traditions

Imperatives and Requests

Travel and Transportation

Romanian Geography and History

Videos[edit | edit source]

The Romanian Adjective (Adjectivul) | Learn Romanian Grammar ...[edit | edit source]

Sources[edit | edit source]

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]

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+<div class="pg_page_title">[[Language/Romanian|Romanian]]  → [[Language/Romanian/Grammar|Grammar]] → [[Language/Romanian/Grammar/0-to-A1-Course|0 to A1 Course]] → Adjectives and Adverbs</div>
+Welcome to our lesson on '''Romanian Adjectives and Adverbs'''! In this session, we will explore how these essential components of the Romanian language are formed and used in sentences. Understanding adjectives and adverbs will not only enrich your vocabulary but also enhance your ability to describe the world around you in Romanian.
+'''Why Are Adjectives and Adverbs Important?'''
-<div class="pg_page_title">Romanian Grammar → Introduction to Romanian Grammar → Adjectives and Adverbs</div>
+Adjectives allow you to describe nouns, giving more detail about people, places, and things. For example, instead of just saying "the dog," you can say "the big dog" or "the happy dog." This adds flavor and clarity to your communication.
+Adverbs, on the other hand, modify verbs, adjectives, or even other adverbs. They help explain how, when, where, or to what extent something happens. For instance, saying "He runs quickly" tells us not just that he runs, but how he runs.
+In this lesson, we will cover:
+* The formation and usage of basic adjectives.
+* The formation and usage of basic adverbs.
+* Examples and practice exercises to reinforce your understanding.
 __TOC__
-As a Romanian language teacher with 20 years of experience, I'm excited to introduce you to the next step in mastering the basics of Romanian grammar: adjectives and adverbs. In this lesson, we will explore how to form and use these essential parts of speech in Romanian sentences.
+=== Basic Adjectives ===
-== Adjectives ==
+Adjectives in Romanian agree in gender and number with the nouns they describe. This means that an adjective may change its form depending on whether it is describing a masculine, feminine, or neuter noun, as well as whether the noun is singular or plural.
-=== What are adjectives? ===
+==== Formation of Adjectives ====
-In simple terms, adjectives are words that describe or modify nouns or pronouns. They provide more information about the qualities, characteristics, or states of the subject. In Romanian, adjectives agree in gender, number, and case with the noun or pronoun they modify.
+Most Romanian adjectives end in '''-u''' for masculine singular, '''-ă''' for feminine singular, and '''-i''' for masculine plural. Feminine plural adjectives typically end in '''-e'''.
-=== How to form adjectives in Romanian ===
+Here are some basic adjectives:
-In Romanian, most adjectives are formed by adding suffixes to the root of the noun they modify. The suffixes depend on the gender, number, and case of the noun. Here are some examples:
+{| class="wikitable"
-{| class="wikitable"
 ! Romanian !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| fata frumoasă || [ˈfata fruˈmoasə] || beautiful girl
+| frumos || fruˈmos || beautiful
 |-
-| băiat bun || [bəˈjat bun] || good boy
+| urât || uˈrɨt || ugly
 |-
-| masă mare || [ˈmasə ˈmare] || big table
+| mare || ˈma.re || big
 |-
-| flori frumoase || [ˈflori fruˈmoase] || beautiful flowers
-|}
-As you can see, the suffix -a is added for feminine singular adjectives, -i for masculine singular adjectives, and -e for plural adjectives, regardless of the gender. When the adjective modifies a noun in a different case, the suffixes change accordingly.
+| mic || mik || small
-=== Adjective agreement in Romanian ===
+|-
-As mentioned earlier, adjectives in Romanian agree in gender, number, and case with the noun they modify. Here are some examples:
+| bun || bun || good
+|-
+| rău || rəu || bad
-{| class="wikitable"
-! Romanian !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| băiat bun || [bəˈjat bun] || good boy
+| vesel || ˈve.sel || happy
 |-
-| fată bună || [ˈfata ˈbunə] || good girl
+| trist || trist || sad
 |-
-| băieți buni || [bəˈje̯tsi ˈbuni] || good boys
+| nou || nou || new
 |-
-| fete bune || [ˈfete ˈbune] || good girls
+| vechi || vek || old
 |}
-As shown in the examples above, the adjective bun (good) changes its form depending on the gender and number of the noun it modifies. This rule applies to all adjectives in Romanian.
+As you can see, the endings change according to the gender of the noun.
-=== Position of adjectives in Romanian sentences ===
+==== Usage of Adjectives ====
-In Romanian, adjectives usually come after the noun or pronoun they modify. Here's an example:
+Adjectives are typically placed '''before''' the noun they modify in Romanian.
-Masa mare este albastră. (The big table is blue.)
+Examples:
-In some cases, however, the adjective can come before the noun for emphasis or poetic effect. For instance:
+* '''frumos copil''' (beautiful child)
-Frumoasa primăvară. (The beautiful spring.)
+* '''mare casă''' (big house)
-== Adverbs ==
+* '''trist câine''' (sad dog)
-=== What are adverbs? ===
+=== Basic Adverbs ===
-Adverbs are words that modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. They describe how an action is performed, the extent or degree of a quality, or the time, place, or frequency of an event. In Romanian, adverbs are usually formed by adding suffixes to adjectives, but there are also many irregular adverbs with their own forms.
+Adverbs in Romanian typically do not change form and can be used to modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.
-=== How to form adverbs in Romanian ===
+==== Formation of Adverbs ====
-Most adverbs in Romanian are formed by adding the suffix -mente to the feminine singular form of the adjective. Here are some examples:
+Many adverbs in Romanian are formed by adding the suffix '''-e''' to the feminine form of the adjective.
+Here are some basic adverbs:
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Romanian !! Pronunciation !! English
+|-
+| frumos || fruˈmos || beautifully
 |-
-| frumos || [ˈfrumos] || beautiful
-| frumoasă + -mente = frumosamente || [frumozaˈmente] || beautifully
+| repede || ˈre.pe.de || quickly
 |-
-| clar || [klar] || clear
-| clară + -mente = claramente || [klaraˈmente] || clearly
+| bine || ˈbi.ne || well
 |-
-| natural || [naˈturəl] || natural
-| naturală + -mente = naturalmente || [natuˈralmente] || naturally
+| rău || rəu || badly
+|-
+| încet || ɨnˈt͡ʃet || slowly
+|-
+| des || des || often
+|-
+| rar || rar || rarely
+|-
+| ieri || ˈjjer || yesterday
+|-
+| astăzi || ˈas.təz || today
+|-
+| mâine || ˈmɨ.i.ne || tomorrow
 |}
-As you can see, the suffix -mente is added to the feminine singular form of the adjective, regardless of the gender of the subject. Some adverbs have irregular forms, such as bine (well) or deja (already).
+==== Usage of Adverbs ====
+Adverbs are usually placed '''after''' the verb they modify.
+Examples:
+* '''El aleargă repede''' (He runs quickly).
+* '''Ea vorbește bine''' (She speaks well).
+* '''Câinele latră des''' (The dog barks often).
-=== Adverb position in Romanian sentences ===
+=== Practice Exercises ===
-Adverbs in Romanian usually come before the verb they modify. Here's an example:
+Now that we've covered the basics of adjectives and adverbs, it's time to put your knowledge to the test! Here are some exercises for you to complete.
-El mă ascultă atent. (He listens to me attentively.)
+==== Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks ====
-However, some adverbs can also come after the verb or at the beginning of the sentence for emphasis or rhetorical effect. For example:
+Complete the sentences with the appropriate form of the adjective in parentheses.
-Niciodată nu voi renunța la visurile mele. (I will never give up on my dreams.)
+. Maria este o fată __________ (frumos).
-== Tips ==
+. Ionuț are o mașină __________ (nou).
-- Remember that adjectives and adverbs in Romanian agree in gender, number, and case with the subject they modify or describe.
+. Câinele meu este __________ (mic).
-- Practice forming and using adjectives and adverbs in simple sentences until you feel confident to use them in more complex sentences.
-== Sources ==
+. Această carte este __________ (interesant).
-* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romanian_grammar Romanian Grammar]
-* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romanian_language Romanian Language]
+. Casa lor este __________ (vechi).
+'''Solutions:'''
+. Maria este o fată '''frumoasă'''.
+. Ionuț are o mașină '''nouă'''.
+. Câinele meu este '''mic'''.
+. Această carte este '''interesantă'''.
+. Casa lor este '''veche'''.
+==== Exercise 2: Match the Adjective to the Noun ====
+Match the adjectives to the correct nouns.
+. mare
+. vesel
+. urât
+. bun
+. trist
+a. copil
+b. câine
+c. mâncare
+d. cer
+e. film
+'''Solutions:'''
+. mare - d. cer (big sky)
+. vesel - a. copil (happy child)
+. urât - b. câine (ugly dog)
+. bun - c. mâncare (good food)
+. trist - e. film (sad movie)
+==== Exercise 3: Create Sentences ====
+Use the adjectives provided to create sentences.
+. (frumos) -
+. (mic) -
+. (bun) -
+'''Example Solutions:'''
+. Această floare este '''frumoasă'''.
+. Pisica mea este '''mică'''.
+. Mâncarea este '''bună'''.
+==== Exercise 4: Transform the Adjective into an Adverb ====
+Change the following adjectives into adverbs.
+. frumos -
+. rapid -
+. ușor -
+'''Solutions:'''
+. frumos - '''frumos''' (beautifully)
+. rapid - '''repede''' (quickly)
+. ușor - '''ușor''' (easily)
+==== Exercise 5: Adverb Placement ====
+Rearrange the following sentences to place the adverb correctly.
+. El (repede) aleargă.
+. Maria (bine) vorbește.
+. Câinele (des) latră.
+'''Solutions:'''
+. El aleargă '''repede'''.
+. Maria vorbește '''bine'''.
+. Câinele latră '''des'''.
+==== Exercise 6: Identify the Adjective or Adverb ====
+Read the following sentences and identify the adjectives and adverbs.
+. Câinele mare aleargă repede.
+. Maria este o fată veselă și bună.
+. El vorbește rar și trist.
+'''Solutions:'''
+. Adjective: mare; Adverb: repede
+. Adjectives: veselă, bună
+. Adjective: trist; Adverb: rar
+==== Exercise 7: True or False ====
+Determine whether the statements are true or false.
+. Adjectives in Romanian do not change form. (False)
+. Adverbs modify nouns. (False)
+. Romanian adjectives agree in gender and number. (True)
+==== Exercise 8: Write Your Own Sentences ====
+Write three sentences using at least one adjective and one adverb in each.
+'''Example Solutions:'''
+. Pisica aleargă '''repede''' după '''câinele mic'''.
+. Fata '''frumoasă''' cântă '''bine'''.
+. Băiatul '''trist''' se joacă '''încet'''.
+==== Exercise 9: Choose the Correct Option ====
+Choose the correct adjective or adverb to complete the sentence.
+. El este un băiat _______ (frumos/frumoasă).
+. Maria aleargă _______ (repede/repedea).
+'''Solutions:'''
+. El este un băiat '''frumos'''.
+. Maria aleargă '''repede'''.
+==== Exercise 10: Fill in the Gaps ====
+Fill in the gaps with the appropriate adjectives or adverbs.
+. Câinele este _______ (băiat, frumos).
+. Maria vorbește _______ (bine, rău).
+'''Solutions:'''
+. Câinele este '''frumos'''.
+. Maria vorbește '''bine'''.
+Now that you have practiced, remember to incorporate adjectives and adverbs into your daily conversations in Romanian. The more you use them, the more natural they will become!
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 <youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DViykhc3rV4</youtube>
+==Sources==
+* [https://www.clozemaster.com/blog/romanian-adjectives-endings-comparisons-expressions/ Romanian Adjectives: Endings, Comparisons, and Expressions]
+* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romanian_grammar Romanian grammar - Wikipedia]
+* [https://www.clozemaster.com/blog/romanian-adverbs/ Romanian Adverbs: A Quick Reference]
+==Other Lessons==
+* [[Language/Romanian/Grammar/Greetings-in-Romanian|Greetings in Romanian]]
+* [[Language/Romanian/Grammar/Relative-Pronouns-and-Clauses|Relative Pronouns and Clauses]]
+* [[Language/Romanian/Grammar/Conditional-Mood|Conditional Mood]]
+* [[Language/Romanian/Grammar/Give-your-Opinion|Give your Opinion]]
+* [[Language/Romanian/Grammar/Cases|Cases]]
+* [[Language/Romanian/Grammar/Plural-in-Romanian|Plural in Romanian]]
+* [[Language/Romanian/Grammar/How-to-use-the-Modal-Verb-“Must”-in-Romanian|How to use the Modal Verb “Must” in Romanian]]
+* [[Language/Romanian/Grammar/Prepositions|Prepositions]]
+* [[Language/Romanian/Grammar/Prepositions-and-Postpositions|Prepositions and Postpositions]]
+* [[Language/Romanian/Grammar/Instrumental-Case-in-Romanian|Instrumental Case in Romanian]]
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Basic Adjectives[edit | edit source]

Formation of Adjectives[edit | edit source]

Usage of Adjectives[edit | edit source]

Basic Adverbs[edit | edit source]

Formation of Adverbs[edit | edit source]

Usage of Adverbs[edit | edit source]

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks[edit | edit source]

Exercise 2: Match the Adjective to the Noun[edit | edit source]

Exercise 3: Create Sentences[edit | edit source]

Exercise 4: Transform the Adjective into an Adverb[edit | edit source]

Exercise 5: Adverb Placement[edit | edit source]

Exercise 6: Identify the Adjective or Adverb[edit | edit source]

Exercise 7: True or False[edit | edit source]

Exercise 8: Write Your Own Sentences[edit | edit source]

Exercise 9: Choose the Correct Option[edit | edit source]

Exercise 10: Fill in the Gaps[edit | edit source]

Table of Contents - Romanian Course - 0 to A1[edit source]

Videos[edit | edit source]

The Romanian Adjective (Adjectivul) | Learn Romanian Grammar ...[edit | edit source]

Sources[edit | edit source]

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]

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