Language/Romanian/Grammar/Plurals

Romanian Grammar - Plurals

Learning the rules of Romanian grammar can be a daunting task, but understanding plurals is an essential part of mastering the language. Plurals are used to indicate more than one of something, and they are an important part of everyday conversation. In this lesson, we will explore the rules of forming plurals in Romanian.

Nouns

Nouns are words that refer to people, places, things, or ideas. In Romanian, nouns can be either singular or plural. To form the plural of a noun, you must add a suffix to the end of the word. The suffixes used depend on the gender of the noun.

Masculine Nouns

Masculine nouns are words that refer to male people or animals, or things that are traditionally thought of as being masculine. To form the plural of a masculine noun, you must add the suffix -i. For example:

• frate (brother) → frați (brothers)
• om (man) → oameni (men)
• câine (dog) → câini (dogs)

Feminine Nouns

Feminine nouns are words that refer to female people or animals, or things that are traditionally thought of as being feminine. To form the plural of a feminine noun, you must add the suffix -e. For example:

• soră (sister) → surori (sisters)
• femeie (woman) → femei (women)
• pisică (cat) → pisici (cats)

Neuter Nouns

Neuter nouns are words that refer to things that are neither masculine nor feminine. To form the plural of a neuter noun, you must add the suffix -uri. For example:

• copac (tree) → copaci (trees)
• fruct (fruit) → fructe (fruits)
• animal (animal) → animale (animals)

Adjectives

Adjectives are words that describe nouns. In Romanian, adjectives must agree with the nouns they modify in both gender and number. To form the plural of an adjective, you must add the same suffix as the noun it modifies. For example:

• frate mare (big brother) → frați mari (big brothers)
• soră mică (little sister) → surori mici (little sisters)
• copac verde (green tree) → copaci verzi (green trees)

Verbs

Verbs are words that describe actions. In Romanian, verbs must agree with the subject of the sentence in both gender and number. To form the plural of a verb, you must add the same suffix as the subject it refers to. For example:

• fratele merge (the brother goes) → frații merg (the brothers go)
• sora merge (the sister goes) → surorile merg (the sisters go)
• copacul merge (the tree goes) → copacii merg (the trees go)

Conclusion

Forming plurals in Romanian is not as difficult as it may seem at first. By understanding the rules of gender and number agreement, you can easily form the plural of any noun, adjective, or verb. With practice and dedication, you can become a master of Romanian grammar!

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