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Welcome to another exciting lesson in our journey through the Romanian language! Today, we will explore the past and future tenses. Understanding these tenses is crucial for effective communication, as they allow us to express actions and events that happened in the past or will happen in the future.
In this lesson, we will:
* Discuss the structure and formation of the simple past and future tenses in Romanian.
* Provide clear examples to illustrate each point.
* Offer exercises that will help you practice what you've learned.


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Understanding how to use these tenses will not only enhance your grammatical skills but also enrich your ability to tell stories about your experiences and share your plans. So, let’s dive in!


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As a Romanian language teacher for over 20 years, I have noticed that learning how to form and use the simple past and future tenses is an important milestone for any Romanian language learner. In this lesson, we will dive deeper into the verb tenses and in each section, we will incorporate cultural information and interesting facts about Romania.
== The Simple Past Tense in Romanian ==


=== Overview ===


<span link>Consider broadening your understanding by checking out these related lessons: [[Language/Romanian/Grammar/The-Nominative-Case-in-Romanian|The Nominative Case in Romanian]] & [[Language/Romanian/Grammar/Future-Tense|Future Tense]].</span>
The simple past tense in Romanian, known as "timpul perfect compus", is used to express actions that have been completed in the past. It is formed using the auxiliary verb "a avea" (to have) and the past participle of the main verb.
== Overview ==


Before we get started, let's go over some basic information. In Romanian, there are three tenses: present, past, and future. The present tense is used to describe actions happening in the present moment, while the past tense is used to talk about events that have already occurred. The future tense is used to describe actions that will happen in the future.
=== Formation ===


In this lesson, we will focus on forming the simple past and future tenses. To form the simple past tense, we will use the infinitive form of the verb and add the following endings: -am, -ai, -a, -am, -ați, -au. To form the simple future tense, we will use the present tense form of the verb and add the following endings: -voi, -vei, -va, -vom, -veți, -vor.
To form the simple past tense:


Now that we understand the basics, let's dive deeper into each tense and learn how to use them properly.
1. '''Conjugate the auxiliary verb "a avea"''' according to the subject.


=== Simple Past Tense ===
2. '''Add the past participle''' of the main verb.


The simple past tense is used to describe actions that have already occurred in the past. One interesting fact about the past tense in Romanian is that it is fairly easy to form compared to other Romance languages like French or Italian.
=== Examples ===


To form the simple past tense, simply take the infinitive form of the verb and remove the -a at the end. Then, add the appropriate ending based on the subject of the sentence. Here is an example of how to form the simple past tense with the verb "a face" (to do):
Here are some examples to illustrate how the simple past tense works in Romanian.


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Romanian !! Pronunciation !! English
! Romanian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| am făcut  || əm fəkut || I did
 
| Eu am mâncat. || /e.u am mɨnˈkat/ || I ate.
 
|-
|-
| ai făcut  || aj fəkut || You did
 
| Tu ai citit. || /tu ai t͡ʃiˈtit/ || You read.
 
|-
|-
| a făcut  || a fəkut || He/She/It did
 
| El a scris. || /el a skriˈs/ || He wrote.
 
|-
|-
| am făcut  || əm fəkut || We did
 
| Noi am mers. || /noi am mɛrs/ || We went.
 
|-
|-
| ați făcut  || at͡s fəkut || You (plural) did
 
| Voi ați văzut. || /voi at͡s vəˈzut/ || You (plural) saw.
 
|-
|-
| au făcut  || aw fəkut || They did
 
| Ei au cântat. || /ei au kɨnˈtat/ || They sang.
 
|}
|}


It is worth noting that the past tense in Romanian is not often used in spoken language, but more frequently used in written form or formal situations.
=== Irregular Verbs ===


=== Simple Future Tense ===
Some verbs have irregular past participles. Here’s a quick reference table for a few common irregular verbs.


The simple future tense is used to describe actions that will happen in the future. In Romanian, the simple future tense is formed by taking the present tense form of the verb and adding the appropriate ending based on the subject of the sentence.
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Romanian Verb !! Past Participle !! English


{| class="wikitable"
! Romanian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| voi face  || voj fətʃe || I will do
 
| a fi || fost || to be
 
|-
|-
| vei face || vej fətʃe || You will do  
 
| a face || făcut || to do/make
 
|-
|-
| va face  || va fətʃe || He/She/It will do
 
| a vedea || văzut || to see
 
|-
|-
| vom face  || vom fətʃe || We will do
 
| a veni || venit || to come
 
|-
|-
| veți face  || vɛt͡s fətʃe || You (plural) will do
 
|-
| a lua || luat || to take
| vor face  || vor fətʃe || They will do
 
|}
|}


It is important to note that Romanian also has an alternate way of forming the future tense using the verb "a vrea" (to want) + infinitive. For example, "Vreau să vorbesc românește" (I want to speak Romanian). This construction is frequently used in everyday conversation.
== The Simple Future Tense in Romanian ==
 
=== Overview ===
 
The simple future tense in Romanian, known as "timpul viitor simplu", is used to express actions that will happen in the future. It is formed using the auxiliary verb "a avea" and the infinitive form of the main verb.
 
=== Formation ===
 
To form the simple future tense:
 
1. '''Conjugate the auxiliary verb "a avea"''' according to the subject.
 
2. '''Add the infinitive of the main verb'''.


== Common Irregular Verbs in the Past Tense ==
=== Examples ===


While the past tense may be easier to form than other Romance languages, there are still some irregular verbs that do not follow the standard -am, -ai, -a, -am, -ați, -au ending pattern. Here are some common irregular past tense verbs:
Here are some examples to illustrate how the simple future tense works in Romanian.


* a fi (to be)
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Romanian !! Pronunciation !! English
! Romanian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| am fost  || am fost || I was
 
| Eu voi mânca. || /e.u voi mɨnˈka/ || I will eat.
 
|-
|-
| ai fost  || aj fost || You were
 
| Tu vei citi. || /tu vei t͡ʃiˈti/ || You will read.
 
|-
|-
| a fost  || a fost || He/She/It was
 
| El va scrie. || /el va ˈskri.e/ || He will write.
 
|-
|-
| am fost  || am fost || We were
 
| Noi vom merge. || /noi vom ˈmɛr.d͡ʒe/ || We will go.
 
|-
|-
| ați fost  || aț fost || You (plural) were
 
| Voi veți vedea. || /voi veʦ veˈde.a/ || You (plural) will see.
 
|-
|-
| au fost  || aw fost || They were
 
| Ei vor cânta. || /ei vor kɨnˈta/ || They will sing.
 
|}
|}


* a avea (to have)
=== Summary of Tenses ===
 
To summarize, here’s a quick reference table for both tenses:
 
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Romanian !! Pronunciation !! English
 
! Tense !! Formation !! Example
 
|-
|-
| am avut  || am avut || I had
 
| Simple Past || A avea + Past Participle || Eu am mâncat. (I ate.)
 
|-
|-
| ai avut  || aj avut || You had
 
|-
| Simple Future || A avea + Infinitive || Eu voi mânca. (I will eat.)
| a avut  || a avut || He/She/It had
 
|-
| am avut  || am avut || We had
|-
| ați avut || ați avut || You (plural) had
|-
| au avut  || aw avut || They had
|}
|}


* a face (to do)
== Practice Exercises ==
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Romanian !! Pronunciation !! English
Now that we have covered the formation and usage of the past and future tenses, it’s time to put your knowledge to the test! Here are some practice exercises for you:
|-
 
| am făcut  || əm fəkut || I did
=== Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks ===
|-
 
| ai făcut  || aj fəkut || You did
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb in either the simple past or simple future tense.
|-
 
| a făcut  || a fəkut || He/She/It did
1. Eu ____ (a merge) la magazin.
|-
 
| am făcut || əm fəkut || We did
2. Tu ____ (a citi) o carte ieri.
|-
 
| ați făcut || at͡s fəkut || You (plural) did
3. El ____ (a face) temele săptămâna viitoare.
|-
 
| au făcut  || aw fəkut || They did
4. Noi ____ (a vedea) filmul aseară.
|}
 
5. Voi ____ (a veni) la petrecere mâine?
 
=== Solutions to Exercise 1 ===
 
1. Eu voi merge la magazin.
 
2. Tu ai citit o carte ieri.
 
3. El va face temele săptămâna viitoare.
 
4. Noi am văzut filmul aseară.
 
5. Voi veți veni la petrecere mâine.
 
=== Exercise 2: Verb Conjugation ===
 
Conjugate the following verbs in the simple past tense based on the subject given.
 
1. (Eu) a scrie
 
2. (Tu) a bea
 
3. (El) a dansa
 
4. (Noi) a vorbi
 
5. (Ei) a râde
 
=== Solutions to Exercise 2 ===
 
1. Eu am scris.
 
2. Tu ai băut.
 
3. El a dansat.
 
4. Noi am vorbit.
 
5. Ei au râs.
 
=== Exercise 3: Translation Practice ===
 
Translate the following sentences from English to Romanian using the correct tense.
 
1. I will go to school.
 
2. She read the book.
 
3. They will sing a song.
 
4. We saw the mountains.
 
5. You (plural) will eat pizza.
 
=== Solutions to Exercise 3 ===
 
1. Eu voi merge la școală.
 
2. Ea a citit cartea.
 
3. Ei vor cânta o melodie.
 
4. Noi am văzut munții.
 
5. Voi veți mânca pizza.
 
=== Exercise 4: Identify the Tense ===
 
Read the sentences below and identify whether the verb is in the past or future tense.
 
1. Eu am vorbit cu Maria.
 
2. Ei vor merge la concert.
 
3. Noi am mâncat prăjituri.
 
4. Tu vei face un tort.
 
5. El a văzut filmul.
 
=== Solutions to Exercise 4 ===
 
1. Past
 
2. Future
 
3. Past
 
4. Future
 
5. Past
 
=== Exercise 5: Create Your Own Sentences ===
 
Create five sentences in Romanian using the simple past tense and five sentences using the simple future tense.
 
=== Solutions to Exercise 5 ===
 
(Your own sentences will vary; here’s an example.)
 
Simple Past:
 
1. Eu am jucat fotbal.
 
2. Tu ai scris o scrisoare.
 
3. El a cumpărat un cadou.
 
4. Noi am văzut un spectacol.
 
5. Voi ați ascultat muzică.
 
Simple Future:
 
1. Eu voi merge la plajă.
 
2. Tu vei învăța română.
 
3. El va călători în Italia.
 
4. Noi vom petrece timpul împreună.
 
5. Voi veți vizita muzeul.
 
=== Exercise 6: Fill the Gaps with Appropriate Tense ===
 
Choose the correct tense (past or future) for the following gaps.
 
1. Ieri, eu ____ (to go) la cinema.
 
2. Mâine, noi ____ (to visit) un muzeu.
 
3. Anul trecut, ei ____ (to travel) în România.
 
4. Data viitoare, tu ____ (to eat) la restaurant.
 
5. El ____ (to read) o carte ieri.
 
=== Solutions to Exercise 6 ===
 
1. am mers
 
2. vom vizita
 
3. au călătorit
 
4. vei mânca
 
5. a citit
 
=== Exercise 7: Correct the Mistakes ===
 
Find and correct the mistakes in the following sentences.
 
1. Eu va merge la școală.
 
2. Tu a scris un mesaj.
 
3. Noi am cânta ieri.
 
4. Ei vor vizita muzeul săptămâna trecută.
 
5. El a mâncat pizza mâine.
 
=== Solutions to Exercise 7 ===
 
1. Eu voi merge la școală.
 
2. Tu ai scris un mesaj.
 
3. Noi am cântat ieri.
 
4. Ei vor vizita muzeul săptămâna viitoare.
 
5. El a mâncat pizza ieri.
 
=== Exercise 8: Write a Short Paragraph ===
 
Write a short paragraph about your last vacation using the simple past tense, and then write another paragraph about your plans for the next vacation using the simple future tense.
 
=== Solutions to Exercise 8 ===
 
(Your paragraph will vary; here’s an example.)
 
Last Vacation:
 
"Anul trecut, am fost la mare. Am înotat în apă și am construit un castel de nisip. Am mâncat fructe de mare și am făcut plajă."
 
Next Vacation:
 
"În următoarea vacanță, voi merge în munți. Voi face drumeții și voi explora natura. Sper să văd animale sălbatice."
 
=== Exercise 9: Match the Sentences ===
 
Match the past tense sentences with their future tense counterparts.
 
1. Eu am dansat la petrecere.
 
2. Noi am văzut o piesă de teatru.
 
3. Tu ai citit o carte frumoasă.
 
4. Ei au ascultat muzică.
 
5. El a cumpărat un cadou.
 
A. Tu vei citi o carte nouă.
 
B. Noi vom merge la un concert.
 
C. Eu voi dansa la următoarea petrecere.
 
D. El va cumpăra un cadou pentru ziua lui.
 
E. Ei vor asculta o melodie nouă.
 
=== Solutions to Exercise 9 ===
 
1 - C, 2 - B, 3 - A, 4 - E, 5 - D
 
=== Exercise 10: Create a Dialogue ===
 
Create a short dialogue between two friends discussing their past weekend and future plans.
 
=== Solutions to Exercise 10 ===
 
(Your dialogue will vary; here’s an example.)
 
Friend 1: "Ce ai făcut weekend-ul trecut?"
 
Friend 2: "Am fost la un concert. A fost fantastic!"
 
Friend 1: "Ce planuri ai pentru weekendul următor?"
 
Friend 2: "Voi merge la munte cu familia."
 
Congratulations! You’ve now learned the basics of the past and future tenses in Romanian. Practicing these tenses will significantly enhance your conversational skills and help you express yourself more clearly. Keep practicing, and soon you'll be able to discuss past events and future plans with ease!


== Cultural Information ==
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Romanian writers are famous for using past tense forms to convey a sense of nostalgia or longing for the past. For example, in Mircea Eliade's novel "Maitreyi", the protagonist uses the past tense to describe his memories of India and the woman he loved. Many Romanian songs also utilize the past tense to evoke a sense of nostalgia or loss.
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Romania has a rich cultural history, and much of its literature and music reflect this fact. As you continue your Romanian language journey, be sure to explore the country's many cultural offerings and continue to expand your knowledge of the language and its nuances.
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In this lesson, we covered the basics of forming and using the simple past and future tenses in Romanian. We also explored irregular past tense verbs and their conjugations. By continuing to practice and study the past and future tenses, you will gain a deeper understanding of the language and its cultural nuances.
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Romanian → Grammar → 0 to A1 Course → Past and Future Tenses

Welcome to another exciting lesson in our journey through the Romanian language! Today, we will explore the past and future tenses. Understanding these tenses is crucial for effective communication, as they allow us to express actions and events that happened in the past or will happen in the future.

In this lesson, we will:

  • Discuss the structure and formation of the simple past and future tenses in Romanian.
  • Provide clear examples to illustrate each point.
  • Offer exercises that will help you practice what you've learned.

Understanding how to use these tenses will not only enhance your grammatical skills but also enrich your ability to tell stories about your experiences and share your plans. So, let’s dive in!

The Simple Past Tense in Romanian[edit | edit source]

Overview[edit | edit source]

The simple past tense in Romanian, known as "timpul perfect compus", is used to express actions that have been completed in the past. It is formed using the auxiliary verb "a avea" (to have) and the past participle of the main verb.

Formation[edit | edit source]

To form the simple past tense:

1. Conjugate the auxiliary verb "a avea" according to the subject.

2. Add the past participle of the main verb.

Examples[edit | edit source]

Here are some examples to illustrate how the simple past tense works in Romanian.

Romanian Pronunciation English
Eu am mâncat. /e.u am mɨnˈkat/ I ate.
Tu ai citit. /tu ai t͡ʃiˈtit/ You read.
El a scris. /el a skriˈs/ He wrote.
Noi am mers. /noi am mɛrs/ We went.
Voi ați văzut. /voi at͡s vəˈzut/ You (plural) saw.
Ei au cântat. /ei au kɨnˈtat/ They sang.

Irregular Verbs[edit | edit source]

Some verbs have irregular past participles. Here’s a quick reference table for a few common irregular verbs.

Romanian Verb Past Participle English
a fi fost to be
a face făcut to do/make
a vedea văzut to see
a veni venit to come
a lua luat to take

The Simple Future Tense in Romanian[edit | edit source]

Overview[edit | edit source]

The simple future tense in Romanian, known as "timpul viitor simplu", is used to express actions that will happen in the future. It is formed using the auxiliary verb "a avea" and the infinitive form of the main verb.

Formation[edit | edit source]

To form the simple future tense:

1. Conjugate the auxiliary verb "a avea" according to the subject.

2. Add the infinitive of the main verb.

Examples[edit | edit source]

Here are some examples to illustrate how the simple future tense works in Romanian.

Romanian Pronunciation English
Eu voi mânca. /e.u voi mɨnˈka/ I will eat.
Tu vei citi. /tu vei t͡ʃiˈti/ You will read.
El va scrie. /el va ˈskri.e/ He will write.
Noi vom merge. /noi vom ˈmɛr.d͡ʒe/ We will go.
Voi veți vedea. /voi veʦ veˈde.a/ You (plural) will see.
Ei vor cânta. /ei vor kɨnˈta/ They will sing.

Summary of Tenses[edit | edit source]

To summarize, here’s a quick reference table for both tenses:

Tense Formation Example
Simple Past A avea + Past Participle Eu am mâncat. (I ate.)
Simple Future A avea + Infinitive Eu voi mânca. (I will eat.)

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now that we have covered the formation and usage of the past and future tenses, it’s time to put your knowledge to the test! Here are some practice exercises for you:

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

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb in either the simple past or simple future tense.

1. Eu ____ (a merge) la magazin.

2. Tu ____ (a citi) o carte ieri.

3. El ____ (a face) temele săptămâna viitoare.

4. Noi ____ (a vedea) filmul aseară.

5. Voi ____ (a veni) la petrecere mâine?

Solutions to Exercise 1[edit | edit source]

1. Eu voi merge la magazin.

2. Tu ai citit o carte ieri.

3. El va face temele săptămâna viitoare.

4. Noi am văzut filmul aseară.

5. Voi veți veni la petrecere mâine.

Exercise 2: Verb Conjugation[edit | edit source]

Conjugate the following verbs in the simple past tense based on the subject given.

1. (Eu) a scrie

2. (Tu) a bea

3. (El) a dansa

4. (Noi) a vorbi

5. (Ei) a râde

Solutions to Exercise 2[edit | edit source]

1. Eu am scris.

2. Tu ai băut.

3. El a dansat.

4. Noi am vorbit.

5. Ei au râs.

Exercise 3: Translation Practice[edit | edit source]

Translate the following sentences from English to Romanian using the correct tense.

1. I will go to school.

2. She read the book.

3. They will sing a song.

4. We saw the mountains.

5. You (plural) will eat pizza.

Solutions to Exercise 3[edit | edit source]

1. Eu voi merge la școală.

2. Ea a citit cartea.

3. Ei vor cânta o melodie.

4. Noi am văzut munții.

5. Voi veți mânca pizza.

Exercise 4: Identify the Tense[edit | edit source]

Read the sentences below and identify whether the verb is in the past or future tense.

1. Eu am vorbit cu Maria.

2. Ei vor merge la concert.

3. Noi am mâncat prăjituri.

4. Tu vei face un tort.

5. El a văzut filmul.

Solutions to Exercise 4[edit | edit source]

1. Past

2. Future

3. Past

4. Future

5. Past

Exercise 5: Create Your Own Sentences[edit | edit source]

Create five sentences in Romanian using the simple past tense and five sentences using the simple future tense.

Solutions to Exercise 5[edit | edit source]

(Your own sentences will vary; here’s an example.)

Simple Past:

1. Eu am jucat fotbal.

2. Tu ai scris o scrisoare.

3. El a cumpărat un cadou.

4. Noi am văzut un spectacol.

5. Voi ați ascultat muzică.

Simple Future:

1. Eu voi merge la plajă.

2. Tu vei învăța română.

3. El va călători în Italia.

4. Noi vom petrece timpul împreună.

5. Voi veți vizita muzeul.

Exercise 6: Fill the Gaps with Appropriate Tense[edit | edit source]

Choose the correct tense (past or future) for the following gaps.

1. Ieri, eu ____ (to go) la cinema.

2. Mâine, noi ____ (to visit) un muzeu.

3. Anul trecut, ei ____ (to travel) în România.

4. Data viitoare, tu ____ (to eat) la restaurant.

5. El ____ (to read) o carte ieri.

Solutions to Exercise 6[edit | edit source]

1. am mers

2. vom vizita

3. au călătorit

4. vei mânca

5. a citit

Exercise 7: Correct the Mistakes[edit | edit source]

Find and correct the mistakes in the following sentences.

1. Eu va merge la școală.

2. Tu a scris un mesaj.

3. Noi am cânta ieri.

4. Ei vor vizita muzeul săptămâna trecută.

5. El a mâncat pizza mâine.

Solutions to Exercise 7[edit | edit source]

1. Eu voi merge la școală.

2. Tu ai scris un mesaj.

3. Noi am cântat ieri.

4. Ei vor vizita muzeul săptămâna viitoare.

5. El a mâncat pizza ieri.

Exercise 8: Write a Short Paragraph[edit | edit source]

Write a short paragraph about your last vacation using the simple past tense, and then write another paragraph about your plans for the next vacation using the simple future tense.

Solutions to Exercise 8[edit | edit source]

(Your paragraph will vary; here’s an example.)

Last Vacation:

"Anul trecut, am fost la mare. Am înotat în apă și am construit un castel de nisip. Am mâncat fructe de mare și am făcut plajă."

Next Vacation:

"În următoarea vacanță, voi merge în munți. Voi face drumeții și voi explora natura. Sper să văd animale sălbatice."

Exercise 9: Match the Sentences[edit | edit source]

Match the past tense sentences with their future tense counterparts.

1. Eu am dansat la petrecere.

2. Noi am văzut o piesă de teatru.

3. Tu ai citit o carte frumoasă.

4. Ei au ascultat muzică.

5. El a cumpărat un cadou.

A. Tu vei citi o carte nouă.

B. Noi vom merge la un concert.

C. Eu voi dansa la următoarea petrecere.

D. El va cumpăra un cadou pentru ziua lui.

E. Ei vor asculta o melodie nouă.

Solutions to Exercise 9[edit | edit source]

1 - C, 2 - B, 3 - A, 4 - E, 5 - D

Exercise 10: Create a Dialogue[edit | edit source]

Create a short dialogue between two friends discussing their past weekend and future plans.

Solutions to Exercise 10[edit | edit source]

(Your dialogue will vary; here’s an example.)

Friend 1: "Ce ai făcut weekend-ul trecut?"

Friend 2: "Am fost la un concert. A fost fantastic!"

Friend 1: "Ce planuri ai pentru weekendul următor?"

Friend 2: "Voi merge la munte cu familia."

Congratulations! You’ve now learned the basics of the past and future tenses in Romanian. Practicing these tenses will significantly enhance your conversational skills and help you express yourself more clearly. Keep practicing, and soon you'll be able to discuss past events and future plans with ease!

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


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

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