Language/Romanian/Grammar/How-to-Use-Have
Hi Romanian learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn how to use the verb "have" in Romanian. We will look at the conjugation of the verb and how it is used in different contexts.
Conjugation
The verb "have" in Romanian is "a avea". It is an irregular verb, so it does not follow the same conjugation pattern as regular verbs. Here is the conjugation of the verb "avea" in the present tense:
| Person | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Eu | am | avem |
| Tu | ai | aveți |
| El/Ea | are | au |
Examples
Let's look at some examples of how the verb "avea" is used in different contexts.
- Person 1: Ce ai? (What do you have?)
- Person 2: Am o carte. (I have a book.)
- Person 1: Aveți un pix? (Do you have a pen?)
- Person 2: Da, avem. (Yes, we have.)
- Person 1: Are el o mașină? (Does he have a car?)
- Person 2: Da, are. (Yes, he does.)
Other Uses
The verb "avea" can also be used to express possession or ownership. For example:
- Person 1: Tu ai o casă? (Do you have a house?)
- Person 2: Da, am o casă. (Yes, I have a house.)
It can also be used to express age:
- Person 1: Câți ani ai? (How old are you?)
- Person 2: Am 25 de ani. (I am 25 years old.)
Finally, it can be used to express feelings or emotions:
- Person 1: Ce ai? (What do you have?)
- Person 2: Am o durere de cap. (I have a headache.)
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