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Welcome to our lesson on the '''Present Tense of Verbs''' in Romanian! Understanding the present tense is crucial for anyone starting their journey in the Romanian language. It forms the backbone of everyday communication, allowing you to express actions happening right now. Whether you're chatting about your day, ordering food, or discussing your favorite hobbies, mastering the present tense will empower you to engage confidently in conversations.
 
In this lesson, we will explore:
 
* The structure of the present tense in Romanian.
 
* How to conjugate regular verbs in the present tense.
 
* Essential vocabulary related to daily activities.
 
* Practice exercises to reinforce your learning.
 
By the end of this lesson, you’ll have a solid understanding of how to use the present tense and be able to apply it in your conversations.
 
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In this lesson, we will delve into the present tense of verbs in Romanian. Understanding how to conjugate verbs in the present tense is essential for building a strong foundation in the Romanian language. We will explore the conjugation patterns for regular verbs, as well as some irregular verbs. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently use and understand verbs in the present tense.
=== Understanding the Present Tense ===
 
The present tense in Romanian is used to describe actions that are currently happening or habitual actions. It's similar to the English present simple tense.
 
In Romanian, verbs are categorized into three conjugation groups based on their endings:
 
* '''-a''' (first conjugation)
 
* '''-e''' (second conjugation)
 
* '''-i''' (third conjugation)
 
This distinction affects how we conjugate verbs in the present tense. Let’s dive deeper into each conjugation group.
 
=== First Conjugation: Verbs Ending in -a ===


== The Present Tense ==
Regular verbs that end in -a are conjugated by removing the -a and adding specific endings. The endings are as follows:


The present tense is used to talk about actions that are currently happening or habitual actions. In Romanian, the present tense is formed by adding different endings to the verb stem. The verb stem is obtained by removing the "-a" ending from the infinitive form of the verb.
* '''eu''' (I): -ez


Let's take a look at the conjugation patterns for regular verbs in the present tense:
* '''tu''' (you, informal): -ezi
 
* '''el/ea''' (he/she): -ează
 
* '''noi''' (we): -ăm
 
* '''voi''' (you, plural/formal): -ați
 
* '''ei/ele''' (they): -ează
 
==== Example Table: First Conjugation Verbs ====


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Romanian !! Pronunciation !! English
! Romanian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| eu cânt  || [jeu kɨnt] || I sing
 
| a învăța || a ɨnˈvæt͡sa || to learn
 
|-
|-
| tu cânti  || [tu kɨnt͡sʲ] || you sing (informal)
 
| eu învăț || e.u ɨnˈvɨt͡s || I learn
 
|-
|-
| el/ea cântă  || [el/ea kɨnˈtə] || he/she sings
 
| tu înveți || tu ɨnˈvet͡s || you learn
 
|-
|-
| noi cântăm  || [noj kɨnˈtəm] || we sing
 
| el învață || el ɨnˈva.t͡s || he learns
 
|-
 
| noi învățăm || noi ɨnˈvɨt͡sɨm || we learn
 
|-
|-
| voi cântați  || [voj kɨnˈtat͡sʲ] || you sing (formal/plural)
 
| voi învățați || voi ɨnvaˈt͡sɑt͡s || you (plural) learn
 
|-
|-
| ei/ele cântă  || [ej/ele kɨnˈtə] || they sing
 
| ei învață || ej ɨnˈva.t͡s || they learn
 
|}
|}


As you can see, the endings vary depending on the subject pronoun. It's important to note that the subject pronouns can often be dropped in Romanian because the verb endings already indicate the subject.
=== Second Conjugation: Verbs Ending in -e ===


Now, let's explore the conjugation of some common regular verbs in the present tense:
For verbs that end in -e, the endings are:


=== Conjugation of "a cânta" (to sing) ===
* '''eu''': -esc
 
* '''tu''': -ești
 
* '''el/ea''': -ește
 
* '''noi''': -im
 
* '''voi''': -iți
 
* '''ei/ele''': -esc
 
==== Example Table: Second Conjugation Verbs ====


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Romanian !! Pronunciation !! English
! Romanian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| eu cânt  || [jeu kɨnt] || I sing
 
| a vedea || a veˈdea || to see
 
|-
|-
| tu cânti  || [tu kɨnt͡sʲ] || you sing (informal)
 
| eu văd || e.u vɨd || I see
 
|-
|-
| el/ea cântă  || [el/ea kɨnˈtə] || he/she sings
 
| tu vezi || tu vez || you see
 
|-
|-
| noi cântăm  || [noj kɨnˈtəm] || we sing
 
| el vede || el ˈvede || he sees
 
|-
 
| noi vedem || noi veˈdem || we see
 
|-
|-
| voi cântați  || [voj kɨnˈtat͡sʲ] || you sing (formal/plural)
 
| voi vedeți || voi veˈdeʦ || you (plural) see
 
|-
|-
| ei/ele cântă  || [ej/ele kɨnˈtə] || they sing
 
| ei văd || ej vɨd || they see
 
|}
|}


=== Conjugation of "a mânca" (to eat) ===
=== Third Conjugation: Verbs Ending in -i ===
 
For verbs ending in -i, the endings are:
 
* '''eu''': -esc
 
* '''tu''': -ești
 
* '''el/ea''': -ește
 
* '''noi''': -im
 
* '''voi''': -iți
 
* '''ei/ele''': -esc
 
==== Example Table: Third Conjugation Verbs ====


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Romanian !! Pronunciation !! English
! Romanian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| eu mănânc  || [jeu məˈnɨŋk] || I eat
 
| a scrie || a ˈskri.e || to write
 
|-
|-
| tu mănânci  || [tu məˈnɨŋkʲ] || you eat (informal)
 
| eu scriu || e.u ˈskri.u || I write
 
|-
|-
| el/ea mănâncă  || [el/ea məˈnɨŋkə] || he/she eats
 
| tu scrii || tu skrɨi || you write
 
|-
|-
| noi mâncăm  || [noj mənˈkəm] || we eat
 
| el scrie || el ˈskri.e || he writes
 
|-
|-
| voi mâncați  || [voj mənˈkat͡sʲ] || you eat (formal/plural)
 
| noi scriem || noi ˈskri.em || we write
 
|-
|-
| ei/ele mănâncă  || [ej/ele məˈnɨŋkə] || they eat
|}


=== Conjugation of "a dormi" (to sleep) ===
| voi scrieți || voi ˈskri.eʦ || you (plural) write


{| class="wikitable"
! Romanian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| eu dorm  || [jeu dorm] || I sleep
 
|-
| ei scriu || ej ˈskri.u || they write
| tu dormi  || [tu ˈdormʲ] || you sleep (informal)
 
|-
| el/ea doarme  || [el/ea ˈdo̯ar͡me] || he/she sleeps
|-
| noi dormim  || [noj dorˈmim] || we sleep
|-
| voi dormiți  || [voj dorˈmit͡sʲ] || you sleep (formal/plural)
|-
| ei/ele dorm  || [ej/ele dorm] || they sleep
|}
|}


== Regional Variations ==
=== Forming Sentences in Present Tense ===
 
Now that you know how to conjugate verbs, let’s see how to form meaningful sentences using them. The typical sentence structure in Romanian is Subject + Verb + Object.
 
For example:
 
* '''Eu văd o carte.''' (I see a book.)
 
* '''Tu înveți limba română.''' (You learn the Romanian language.)
 
=== Vocabulary for Daily Activities ===
 
To help you practice the present tense, here are some useful verbs related to daily activities:
 
* a mânca (to eat)
 
* a bea (to drink)
 
* a merge (to go)
 
* a vorbi (to speak)
 
* a asculta (to listen)
 
* a citi (to read)
 
* a lucra (to work)
 
* a dormi (to sleep)
 
You can use these verbs to create your own sentences in the present tense.
 
=== Practice Exercises ===
 
Here are some exercises to reinforce what you've learned.
 
==== Exercise 1: Conjugate the Verbs ====
 
Conjugate the following verbs in the present tense:
 
1. a studia (to study)
 
2. a călători (to travel)
 
3. a înota (to swim)
 
==== Exercise 2: Fill in the Blanks ====
 
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb in parentheses:
 
1. Eu ______ (a cânta) la chitară.
 
2. Tu ______ (a dansa) la petrecere.
 
3. Noi ______ (a juca) fotbal.
 
==== Exercise 3: Translate the Sentences ====
 
Translate the following sentences into Romanian:
 
1. They eat apples.
 
2. I drink water.
 
3. She reads a book.
 
==== Exercise 4: Create Sentences ====
 
Using the verbs provided, create your own sentences.
 
1. a scrie (to write)


While the present tense conjugation patterns remain fairly consistent across the regions of Romania, there are some variations in the usage of certain verbs. For example, in some regions, the verb "a merge" (to go) is conjugated as "eu merg" instead of "eu merg" in the present tense. Similarly, the verb "a face" (to do/make) is sometimes conjugated as "eu fac" instead of "eu fac" in certain regions.
2. a vorbi (to speak)


These regional variations add color and diversity to the Romanian language, reflecting the rich cultural tapestry of the country.
3. a asculta (to listen)


== Cultural Insights ==
==== Exercise 5: Identify the Subject ====


Romanian culture is deeply rooted in history and tradition. The language itself reflects this cultural heritage, with many words and phrases carrying historical significance. For example, Romanian has borrowed words from Latin, as well as from neighboring languages such as Turkish, Greek, and Slavic languages.
Identify the subject in the following sentences:


Romania is known for its picturesque landscapes, including the Carpathian Mountains and the Danube Delta. The country is also famous for its folklore, which is often showcased through traditional music and dance. Romanian cuisine is diverse and influenced by various cultures, with dishes like sarmale (cabbage rolls) and mămăligă (polenta) being popular staples.
1. Eu merg la piață.


== Practice Exercises ==
2. Tu scrii o scrisoare.


Now it's time to put your knowledge into practice! Complete the following exercises to reinforce what you've learned:
3. Ei ascultă muzică.


Exercise 1: Conjugate the following verbs in the present tense:
==== Exercise 6: Verb Matching ====


1. a vorbi (to speak)
Match the verb forms to their subjects:
2. a citi (to read)
3. a lucra (to work)
4. a iubi (to love)
5. a vedea (to see)


Exercise 2: Translate the following sentences into Romanian:
1. eu / a merge


1. I eat breakfast every day.
2. tu / a scrie
2. They sing beautifully.
3. Do you speak Romanian?
4. We love this city.
5. She works in a hospital.


Exercise 1 Solution:
3. el / a vedea


1. eu vorbesc
==== Exercise 7: Negative Sentences ====
  tu vorbești
  el/ea vorbește
  noi vorbim
  voi vorbiți
  ei/ele vorbesc


2. eu citesc
Transform the following sentences into negative:
  tu citești
  el/ea citește
  noi citim
  voi citiți
  ei/ele citesc


3. eu lucrez
1. Eu văd un film.
  tu lucrezi
  el/ea lucrează
  noi lucrăm
  voi lucrați
  ei/ele lucrează


4. eu iubesc
2. Tu mănânci pizza.
  tu iubești
  el/ea iubește
  noi iubim
  voi iubiți
  ei/ele iubesc


5. eu văd
==== Exercise 8: Yes/No Questions ====
  tu vezi
  el/ea vede
  noi vedem
  voi vedeți
  ei/ele văd


Exercise 2 Solution:
Formulate yes/no questions from the statements:


1. Mănânc micul dejun în fiecare zi.
1. Eu scriu o carte.
2. Ei cântă frumos.
3. Vorbești românește?
4. Iubim acest oraș.
5. Ea lucrează într-un spital.


Congratulations! You have completed the practice exercises!
2. Tu bei apă.
 
==== Exercise 9: Conjugation Drill ====
 
Conjugate the verb "a lucra" (to work) for all pronouns in present tense.
 
==== Exercise 10: Daily Routine ====
 
Write a short paragraph about your daily routine using at least five present tense verbs.
 
=== Solutions and Explanations ===
 
Now, let’s go through the exercises and provide solutions:
 
==== Solutions for Exercise 1 ====
 
1. eu studiez
 
2. eu călătoresc
 
3. eu înot
 
==== Solutions for Exercise 2 ====
 
1. Eu cânt la chitară.
 
2. Tu dansezi la petrecere.
 
3. Noi jucăm fotbal.
 
==== Solutions for Exercise 3 ====
 
1. Ei mănâncă mere.
 
2. Eu beau apă.
 
3. Ea citește o carte.
 
==== Solutions for Exercise 4 ====
 
1. Eu scriu o poveste.
 
2. Tu vorbești cu prietenii.
 
3. Eu ascult muzică.
 
==== Solutions for Exercise 5 ====
 
1. Eu
 
2. Tu
 
3. Ei
 
==== Solutions for Exercise 6 ====
 
1. eu merg
 
2. tu scrii
 
3. el vede
 
==== Solutions for Exercise 7 ====
 
1. Eu nu văd un film.
 
2. Tu nu mănânci pizza.
 
==== Solutions for Exercise 8 ====
 
1. Scriu o carte?
 
2. Bei apă?
 
==== Solutions for Exercise 9 ====
 
eu lucrez
 
tu lucrezi
 
el/ea lucrează
 
noi lucrăm
 
voi lucrați
 
ei/ele lucrează
 
==== Solutions for Exercise 10 ====
 
(Answers will vary based on student responses, ensuring they use five verbs in the present tense.)
 
Congratulations on completing this lesson! Remember, practice makes perfect. Use these verbs in your daily conversations, and soon you’ll be conversing in Romanian with ease.


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Welcome to our lesson on the Present Tense of Verbs in Romanian! Understanding the present tense is crucial for anyone starting their journey in the Romanian language. It forms the backbone of everyday communication, allowing you to express actions happening right now. Whether you're chatting about your day, ordering food, or discussing your favorite hobbies, mastering the present tense will empower you to engage confidently in conversations.

In this lesson, we will explore:

  • The structure of the present tense in Romanian.
  • How to conjugate regular verbs in the present tense.
  • Essential vocabulary related to daily activities.
  • Practice exercises to reinforce your learning.

By the end of this lesson, you’ll have a solid understanding of how to use the present tense and be able to apply it in your conversations.

Understanding the Present Tense[edit | edit source]

The present tense in Romanian is used to describe actions that are currently happening or habitual actions. It's similar to the English present simple tense.

In Romanian, verbs are categorized into three conjugation groups based on their endings:

  • -a (first conjugation)
  • -e (second conjugation)
  • -i (third conjugation)

This distinction affects how we conjugate verbs in the present tense. Let’s dive deeper into each conjugation group.

First Conjugation: Verbs Ending in -a[edit | edit source]

Regular verbs that end in -a are conjugated by removing the -a and adding specific endings. The endings are as follows:

  • eu (I): -ez
  • tu (you, informal): -ezi
  • el/ea (he/she): -ează
  • noi (we): -ăm
  • voi (you, plural/formal): -ați
  • ei/ele (they): -ează

Example Table: First Conjugation Verbs[edit | edit source]

Romanian Pronunciation English
a învăța a ɨnˈvæt͡sa to learn
eu învăț e.u ɨnˈvɨt͡s I learn
tu înveți tu ɨnˈvet͡s you learn
el învață el ɨnˈva.t͡s he learns
noi învățăm noi ɨnˈvɨt͡sɨm we learn
voi învățați voi ɨnvaˈt͡sɑt͡s you (plural) learn
ei învață ej ɨnˈva.t͡s they learn

Second Conjugation: Verbs Ending in -e[edit | edit source]

For verbs that end in -e, the endings are:

  • eu: -esc
  • tu: -ești
  • el/ea: -ește
  • noi: -im
  • voi: -iți
  • ei/ele: -esc

Example Table: Second Conjugation Verbs[edit | edit source]

Romanian Pronunciation English
a vedea a veˈdea to see
eu văd e.u vɨd I see
tu vezi tu vez you see
el vede el ˈvede he sees
noi vedem noi veˈdem we see
voi vedeți voi veˈdeʦ you (plural) see
ei văd ej vɨd they see

Third Conjugation: Verbs Ending in -i[edit | edit source]

For verbs ending in -i, the endings are:

  • eu: -esc
  • tu: -ești
  • el/ea: -ește
  • noi: -im
  • voi: -iți
  • ei/ele: -esc

Example Table: Third Conjugation Verbs[edit | edit source]

Romanian Pronunciation English
a scrie a ˈskri.e to write
eu scriu e.u ˈskri.u I write
tu scrii tu skrɨi you write
el scrie el ˈskri.e he writes
noi scriem noi ˈskri.em we write
voi scrieți voi ˈskri.eʦ you (plural) write
ei scriu ej ˈskri.u they write

Forming Sentences in Present Tense[edit | edit source]

Now that you know how to conjugate verbs, let’s see how to form meaningful sentences using them. The typical sentence structure in Romanian is Subject + Verb + Object.

For example:

  • Eu văd o carte. (I see a book.)
  • Tu înveți limba română. (You learn the Romanian language.)

Vocabulary for Daily Activities[edit | edit source]

To help you practice the present tense, here are some useful verbs related to daily activities:

  • a mânca (to eat)
  • a bea (to drink)
  • a merge (to go)
  • a vorbi (to speak)
  • a asculta (to listen)
  • a citi (to read)
  • a lucra (to work)
  • a dormi (to sleep)

You can use these verbs to create your own sentences in the present tense.

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Here are some exercises to reinforce what you've learned.

Exercise 1: Conjugate the Verbs[edit | edit source]

Conjugate the following verbs in the present tense:

1. a studia (to study)

2. a călători (to travel)

3. a înota (to swim)

Exercise 2: Fill in the Blanks[edit | edit source]

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb in parentheses:

1. Eu ______ (a cânta) la chitară.

2. Tu ______ (a dansa) la petrecere.

3. Noi ______ (a juca) fotbal.

Exercise 3: Translate the Sentences[edit | edit source]

Translate the following sentences into Romanian:

1. They eat apples.

2. I drink water.

3. She reads a book.

Exercise 4: Create Sentences[edit | edit source]

Using the verbs provided, create your own sentences.

1. a scrie (to write)

2. a vorbi (to speak)

3. a asculta (to listen)

Exercise 5: Identify the Subject[edit | edit source]

Identify the subject in the following sentences:

1. Eu merg la piață.

2. Tu scrii o scrisoare.

3. Ei ascultă muzică.

Exercise 6: Verb Matching[edit | edit source]

Match the verb forms to their subjects:

1. eu / a merge

2. tu / a scrie

3. el / a vedea

Exercise 7: Negative Sentences[edit | edit source]

Transform the following sentences into negative:

1. Eu văd un film.

2. Tu mănânci pizza.

Exercise 8: Yes/No Questions[edit | edit source]

Formulate yes/no questions from the statements:

1. Eu scriu o carte.

2. Tu bei apă.

Exercise 9: Conjugation Drill[edit | edit source]

Conjugate the verb "a lucra" (to work) for all pronouns in present tense.

Exercise 10: Daily Routine[edit | edit source]

Write a short paragraph about your daily routine using at least five present tense verbs.

Solutions and Explanations[edit | edit source]

Now, let’s go through the exercises and provide solutions:

Solutions for Exercise 1[edit | edit source]

1. eu studiez

2. eu călătoresc

3. eu înot

Solutions for Exercise 2[edit | edit source]

1. Eu cânt la chitară.

2. Tu dansezi la petrecere.

3. Noi jucăm fotbal.

Solutions for Exercise 3[edit | edit source]

1. Ei mănâncă mere.

2. Eu beau apă.

3. Ea citește o carte.

Solutions for Exercise 4[edit | edit source]

1. Eu scriu o poveste.

2. Tu vorbești cu prietenii.

3. Eu ascult muzică.

Solutions for Exercise 5[edit | edit source]

1. Eu

2. Tu

3. Ei

Solutions for Exercise 6[edit | edit source]

1. eu merg

2. tu scrii

3. el vede

Solutions for Exercise 7[edit | edit source]

1. Eu nu văd un film.

2. Tu nu mănânci pizza.

Solutions for Exercise 8[edit | edit source]

1. Scriu o carte?

2. Bei apă?

Solutions for Exercise 9[edit | edit source]

eu lucrez

tu lucrezi

el/ea lucrează

noi lucrăm

voi lucrați

ei/ele lucrează

Solutions for Exercise 10[edit | edit source]

(Answers will vary based on student responses, ensuring they use five verbs in the present tense.)

Congratulations on completing this lesson! Remember, practice makes perfect. Use these verbs in your daily conversations, and soon you’ll be conversing in Romanian 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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