Prezentul indicativ
Study the conjugation of regular and irregular verbs in the present tense for everyday actions.
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I am
First person singular present indicative of the verb 'a fi' (to be). Used to identify oneself or to describe a state in the present.
Eu sunt profesoara de română a clasei a cincea.
I am the fifth-grade Romanian teacher.
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you are (informal)
Second person singular present indicative of 'a fi' (to be). Used when addressing one person in an informal setting, such as with friends or family.
Tu ești cel mai bun prieten pe care l-am avut vreodată.
You are the best friend I've ever had.
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he / it is
Third person singular masculine/neuter present indicative of 'a fi' (to be). Used to describe a state or identity for a male person or a neuter noun.
El este medicul care mi-a salvat viața.
He is the doctor who saved my life.
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we are
First person plural present indicative of 'a fi' (to be). Used to describe a state or identity for a group including the speaker.
Noi suntem colegii tăi de la biroul din stânga.
We are your colleagues from the office on the left.
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you are (plural / formal)
Second person plural present indicative of 'a fi' (to be). Used when addressing multiple people or when showing respect to a single person formally.
Voi sunteți invitații de onoare la petrecerea noastră.
You are the guests of honor at our party.
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they are
Third person plural present indicative of 'a fi' (to be). Used to describe a state or identity for a group of masculine or mixed-gender people, or plural neuter nouns.
Ei sunt cei care au câștigat competiția anul trecut.
They are the ones who won the competition last year.
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I have
First person singular present indicative of the verb 'a avea' (to have). Used to indicate possession, or to express feelings or obligations in the present.
Eu am o idee care ar putea rezolva problema.
I have an idea that could solve the problem.
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you have (informal)
Second person singular present indicative of 'a avea' (to have). Used when addressing one person informally to indicate possession or a present state.
Tu ai cheile mașinii? Trebuie să plec acum.
Do you have the car keys? I need to leave now.
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he / it has
Third person singular masculine/neuter present indicative of 'a avea' (to have). Used to indicate possession or a present state for a male person or a neuter noun.
El are o grădină frumoasă în spatele casei.
He has a beautiful garden behind the house.
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we have
First person plural present indicative of 'a avea' (to have). Used to indicate possession or a present state for a group including the speaker.
Noi avem o întâlnire importantă la ora trei.
We have an important meeting at three o'clock.
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you have (plural / formal)
Second person plural present indicative of 'a avea' (to have). Used when addressing multiple people or showing respect to a single person formally.
Voi aveți o casă foarte primitoare și spațioasă.
You have a very welcoming and spacious house.
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they have
Third person plural present indicative of 'a avea' (to have). Used to indicate possession or a present state for a group of masculine or mixed-gender people, or plural neuter nouns.
Ei au cumpărat un apartament în centrul orașului.
They have bought an apartment in the city center.
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I do / I make
First person singular present indicative of 'a face' (to do / to make). Used to express actions, creations, or arrangements that I perform in the present.
Eu fac cafea în fiecare dimineață pentru întreaga familie.
I make coffee every morning for the whole family.
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you do / you make (informal)
Second person singular present indicative of 'a face' (to do / to make). Used when addressing one person informally about actions they perform.
Tu faci multe greșeli la acest exercițiu de gramatică.
You make many mistakes on this grammar exercise.
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he / it does / makes
Third person singular masculine/neuter present indicative of 'a face' (to do / to make). Used to describe actions performed by a male person or a neuter noun.
El face voluntariat la un adăpost pentru animale.
He does volunteer work at an animal shelter.
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we do / we make
First person plural present indicative of 'a face' (to do / to make). Used to describe actions performed by a group that includes the speaker.
Noi facem planuri pentru concediul de vară.
We are making plans for the summer vacation.
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you do / you make (plural / formal)
Second person plural present indicative of 'a face' (to do / to make). Used when addressing multiple people or formally to one person about actions they perform.
Voi faceți treabă excelentă în fiecare proiect.
You do an excellent job on every project.
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they do / they make
Third person plural present indicative of 'a face' (to do / to make). Used to describe actions by a group of masculine or mixed-gender people, or plural neuter nouns.
Ei fac un film documentar despre tradițiile locale.
They are making a documentary film about local traditions.
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I go / I walk
First person singular present indicative of 'a merge' (to go / to walk). Used to describe movement or travel in the present tense.
Eu merg pe jos până la birou în fiecare zi.
I walk to the office every day.
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you go / you walk (informal)
Second person singular present indicative of 'a merge' (to go / to walk). Used when addressing one person informally about movement or travel.
Tu mergi la supermarket sau la piață astăzi?
Are you going to the supermarket or to the market today?
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he / it goes / walks
Third person singular masculine/neuter present indicative of 'a merge' (to go / to walk). Used to describe movement or travel by a male person or a neuter noun.
El merge la sală de trei ori pe săptămână pentru antrenamente.
He goes to the gym three times a week for workouts.
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we go / we walk
First person plural present indicative of 'a merge' (to go / to walk). Used to describe movement or travel by a group that includes the speaker.
Noi mergem la mare în fiecare vară, chiar și pentru o zi.
We go to the sea every summer, even just for a day.
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you go / you walk (plural / formal)
Second person plural present indicative of 'a merge' (to go / to walk). Used when addressing multiple people or formally to one person about movement.
Voi mergeți la concert sau preferați să rămâneți acasă?
Are you going to the concert or do you prefer to stay home?
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they go / they walk
Third person plural present indicative of 'a merge' (to go / to walk). Used to describe movement by a group of masculine or mixed-gender people, or plural neuter nouns.
Ei merg la munte cu bicicleta în fiecare weekend.
They go to the mountains by bike every weekend.
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I speak / I talk
First person singular present indicative of 'a vorbi' (to speak / to talk). Used to express the act of speaking or talking in the present tense.
Eu vorbesc trei limbi străine, dar cea mai bună e româna.
I speak three foreign languages, but my best is Romanian.
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you speak / you talk (informal)
Second person singular present indicative of 'a vorbi' (to speak / to talk). Used when addressing one person informally about speaking.
Tu vorbești prea repede pentru mine, nu pot să te urmăresc.
You speak too fast for me, I can't follow you.
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he / it speaks / talks
Third person singular masculine/neuter present indicative of 'a vorbi' (to speak / to talk). Used to describe speaking by a male person or a neuter noun.
El vorbește despre călătoria lui în Japonia cu multă pasiune.
He talks about his trip to Japan with great passion.
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we speak / we talk
First person plural present indicative of 'a vorbi' (to speak / to talk). Used to describe speaking by a group that includes the speaker.
Noi vorbim despre proiectul nostru la întâlnirea de mâine.
We are talking about our project at tomorrow's meeting.
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you speak / you talk (plural / formal)
Second person plural present indicative of 'a vorbi' (to speak / to talk). Used when addressing multiple people or formally to one person about speaking.
Voi vorbiți cu directorul despre această problemă?
Are you speaking with the director about this problem?
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they speak / they talk
Third person plural present indicative of 'a vorbi' (to speak / to talk). Used to describe speaking by a group of masculine or mixed-gender people.
Ei vorbesc în limba engleză la serviciu pentru a se practica.
They speak in English at work to practice.
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I eat
First person singular present indicative of 'a mânca' (to eat). Used to describe the act of eating performed by the speaker in the present tense.
Eu mănânc întotdeauna micul dejun înainte de a pleca la serviciu.
I always eat breakfast before leaving for work.
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you eat (informal)
Second person singular present indicative of 'a mânca' (to eat). Used when addressing one person informally about eating.
Tu mănânci prea multe dulciuri, ar trebui să reduci.
You eat too many sweets, you should cut back.
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he / it eats
Third person singular masculine/neuter present indicative of 'a mânca' (to eat). Used to describe eating by a male person or a neuter noun.
El mănâncă de obicei la cantină, pentru că e mai rapid.
He usually eats at the cafeteria because it's faster.
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we eat
First person plural present indicative of 'a mânca' (to eat). Used to describe eating by a group that includes the speaker.
Noi mâncăm împreună în fiecare seară, chiar dacă suntem obosiți.
We eat together every evening, even if we're tired.
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you eat (plural / formal)
Second person plural present indicative of 'a mânca' (to eat). Used when addressing multiple people or formally to one person about eating.
Voi mâncați la restaurantul acela nou din centru?
Are you eating at that new restaurant in the center?
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they eat
Third person plural present indicative of 'a mânca' (to eat). Used to describe eating by a group of masculine or mixed-gender people.
Ei mănâncă doar produse bio și vegetariene.
They only eat organic and vegetarian products.
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I drink
First person singular present indicative of 'a bea' (to drink). Used to describe the act of drinking by the speaker in the present tense.
Eu beau cel puțin doi litri de apă pe zi pentru hidratare.
I drink at least two liters of water a day for hydration.
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you drink (informal)
Second person singular present indicative of 'a bea' (to drink). Used when addressing one person informally about drinking.
Tu bei cafea dimineața, dar eu prefer ceaiul.
You drink coffee in the morning, but I prefer tea.
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he / it drinks
Third person singular masculine/neuter present indicative of 'a bea' (to drink). Used to describe drinking by a male person or a neuter noun.
El bea un pahar de vin roșu la cină în fiecare seară.
He drinks a glass of red wine with dinner every evening.
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we drink
First person plural present indicative of 'a bea' (to drink). Used to describe drinking by a group that includes the speaker.
Noi bem limonadă pentru a ne răcori în zilele caniculare.
We drink lemonade to cool off on scorching days.
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you drink (plural / formal)
Second person plural present indicative of 'a bea' (to drink). Used when addressing multiple people or formally to one person about drinking.
Voi beți apă minerală sau apă plată la cină?
Do you drink mineral water or still water at dinner?
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they drink
Third person plural present indicative of 'a bea' (to drink). Used to describe drinking by a group of masculine or mixed-gender people.
Ei beau suc de portocale proaspăt stors în fiecare dimineață.
They drink freshly squeezed orange juice every morning.
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I work
First person singular present indicative of 'a lucra' (to work). Used to describe the act of working performed by the speaker in the present tense.
Eu lucrez de acasă de doi ani și nu mi-aș mai schimba programul.
I've been working from home for two years and wouldn't change my schedule.
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you work (informal)
Second person singular present indicative of 'a lucra' (to work). Used when addressing one person informally about working.
Tu lucrezi la acest proiect de mult timp, nu?
You've been working on this project for a long time, haven't you?
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he / it works
Third person singular masculine/neuter present indicative of 'a lucra' (to work). Used to describe working by a male person or a neuter noun.
El lucrează în domeniul IT și are un program flexibil.
He works in IT and has a flexible schedule.
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we work
First person plural present indicative of 'a lucra' (to work). Used to describe working by a group that includes the speaker.
Noi lucrăm împreună la dezvoltarea acestei aplicații.
We work together on the development of this application.
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you work (plural / formal)
Second person plural present indicative of 'a lucra' (to work). Used when addressing multiple people or formally to one person about working.
Voi lucrați cu mulți clienți internaționali la această firmă?
Do you work with many international clients at this firm?
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they work
Third person plural present indicative of 'a lucra' (to work). Used to describe working by a group of masculine or mixed-gender people.
Ei lucrează în ture pentru a acoperi programul non-stop.
They work in shifts to cover the 24-hour schedule.
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I learn / I study
First person singular present indicative of 'a învăța' (to learn / to study). Used to describe the act of learning or studying by the speaker.
Eu învăț limba română de șase luni și acum pot vorbi destul de bine.
I have been learning Romanian for six months and now I can speak quite well.
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you learn / you study (informal)
Second person singular present indicative of 'a învăța' (to learn / to study). Used when addressing one person informally about learning or studying.
Tu înveți pentru examenul de mâine sau ai terminat deja?
Are you studying for tomorrow's exam or have you already finished?
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he / it learns / studies
Third person singular masculine/neuter present indicative of 'a învăța' (to learn / to study). Used to describe learning or studying by a male person or a neuter noun.
El învață să gătească rețete tradiționale de la bunica lui.
He is learning to cook traditional recipes from his grandmother.
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we learn / we study
First person plural present indicative of 'a învăța' (to learn / to study). Used to describe learning or studying by a group that includes the speaker.
Noi învățăm să folosim noul program contabil de luna aceasta.
We are learning to use the new accounting software this month.
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you learn / you study (plural / formal)
Second person plural present indicative of 'a învăța' (to learn / to study). Used when addressing multiple people or formally to one person about learning.
Voi învățați germana pentru afaceri sau din plăcere?
Are you learning German for business or for pleasure?
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they learn / they study
Third person plural present indicative of 'a învăța' (to learn / to study). Used to describe learning by a group of masculine or mixed-gender people.
Ei învață din greșelile trecutului pentru a construi un viitor mai bun.
They learn from past mistakes to build a better future.
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I read
First person singular present indicative of 'a citi' (to read). Used to describe the act of reading performed by the speaker in the present tense.
Eu citesc întotdeauna înainte de culcare, chiar și doar câteva pagini.
I always read before going to bed, even if just a few pages.
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you read (informal)
Second person singular present indicative of 'a citi' (to read). Used when addressing one person informally about reading.
Tu citești ziarele online sau preferi formatul tipărit?
Do you read newspapers online or do you prefer the printed format?
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he / it reads
Third person singular masculine/neuter present indicative of 'a citi' (to read). Used to describe reading by a male person or a neuter noun.
El citește pe băncuța din parc în fiecare după-amiază.
He reads on the park bench every afternoon.
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we read
First person plural present indicative of 'a citi' (to read). Used to describe reading by a group that includes the speaker.
Noi citim raportul financiar pentru a înțelege situația bugetară.
We are reading the financial report to understand the budget situation.
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you read (plural / formal)
Second person plural present indicative of 'a citi' (to read). Used when addressing multiple people or formally to one person about reading.
Voi citiți multe cărți în timpul vacanței de vară?
Do you read many books during summer vacation?
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they read
Third person plural present indicative of 'a citi' (to read). Used to describe reading by a group of masculine or mixed-gender people.
Ei citesc etichetele produselor pentru a evita alergenii.
They read product labels to avoid allergens.
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I write
First person singular present indicative of 'a scrie' (to write). Used to describe the act of writing performed by the speaker in the present tense.
Eu scriu un jurnal personal în fiecare seară pentru a-mi organiza gândurile.
I write a personal journal every evening to organize my thoughts.
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you write (informal)
Second person singular present indicative of 'a scrie' (to write). Used when addressing one person informally about writing.
Tu scrii mesaje foarte lungi, dar eu prefer să sun.
You write very long messages, but I prefer to call.
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he / it writes
Third person singular masculine/neuter present indicative of 'a scrie' (to write). Used to describe writing by a male person or a neuter noun.
El scrie poezii de dragoste în timpul liber.
He writes love poems in his free time.
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we write
First person plural present indicative of 'a scrie' (to write). Used to describe writing by a group that includes the speaker.
Noi scriem un ghid turistic pentru vizitatorii orașului nostru.
We are writing a tourist guide for visitors to our city.
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you write (plural / formal)
Second person plural present indicative of 'a scrie' (to write). Used when addressing multiple people or formally to one person about writing.
Voi scrieți raportul final sau preferați să îl predați oral?
Do you write the final report or do you prefer to present it orally?
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they write
Third person plural present indicative of 'a scrie' (to write). Used to describe writing by a group of masculine or mixed-gender people.
Ei scriu articole pentru revista școlii de două luni.
They have been writing articles for the school magazine for two months.
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I sleep
First person singular present indicative of 'a dormi' (to sleep). Used to describe the act of sleeping by the speaker in the present tense.
Eu dorm doar șase ore pe noapte, dar mă simt odihnit.
I sleep only six hours a night, but I feel rested.
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you sleep (informal)
Second person singular present indicative of 'a dormi' (to sleep). Used when addressing one person informally about sleeping.
Tu dormi cu geamul deschis chiar și iarna?
Do you sleep with the window open even in winter?
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he / it sleeps
Third person singular masculine/neuter present indicative of 'a dormi' (to sleep). Used to describe sleeping by a male person or a neuter noun.
El doarme în fiecare după-amiază timp de o oră pentru a se încărca.
He sleeps for an hour every afternoon to recharge.
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we sleep
First person plural present indicative of 'a dormi' (to sleep). Used to describe sleeping by a group that includes the speaker.
Noi dormim în corturi când mergem în tabără la munte.
We sleep in tents when we go camping in the mountains.
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you sleep (plural / formal)
Second person plural present indicative of 'a dormi' (to sleep). Used when addressing multiple people or formally to one person about sleeping.
Voi dormiți cu pernele moi sau preferați pernele ferme?
Do you sleep with soft pillows or do you prefer firm pillows?
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they sleep
Third person plural present indicative of 'a dormi' (to sleep). Used to describe sleeping by a group of masculine or mixed-gender people.
Ei dorm în cabană de fiecare dată când merg la ski.
They sleep at the cabin every time they go skiing.
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I come
First person singular present indicative of 'a veni' (to come). Used to describe the act of coming or arriving by the speaker in the present tense.
Eu vin la petrecerea ta, dar voi întârzia puțin.
I'm coming to your party, but I'll be a little late.
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you come (informal)
Second person singular present indicative of 'a veni' (to come). Used when addressing one person informally about coming or arriving.
Tu vii cu noi la film sau ai deja alte planuri?
Are you coming with us to the movie or do you already have other plans?
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he / it comes
Third person singular masculine/neuter present indicative of 'a veni' (to come). Used to describe coming or arriving by a male person or a neuter noun.
El vine acasă târziu pentru că are multe treburi la serviciu.
He comes home late because he has a lot of work at the office.
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we come
First person plural present indicative of 'a veni' (to come). Used to describe coming or arriving by a group that includes the speaker.
Noi venim de la țară cu legume proaspete pentru piață.
We are coming from the countryside with fresh vegetables for the market.
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you come (plural / formal)
Second person plural present indicative of 'a veni' (to come). Used when addressing multiple people or formally to one person about coming.
Voi veniți la întâlnirea de mâine sau trebuie să o reprogramăm?
Are you coming to tomorrow's meeting or do we need to reschedule it?
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they come
Third person plural present indicative of 'a veni' (to come). Used to describe coming by a group of masculine or mixed-gender people.
Ei vin în vizită în fiecare an de Crăciun.
They come for a visit every Christmas.
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I see
First person singular present indicative of 'a vedea' (to see). Used to describe the act of seeing or perceiving by the speaker in the present tense.
Eu văd o pasăre rară în copacul din grădina noastră.
I see a rare bird in the tree in our garden.
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you see (informal)
Second person singular present indicative of 'a vedea' (to see). Used when addressing one person informally about seeing.
Tu vezi ceva interesant la televizor acum?
Are you seeing anything interesting on TV right now?
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he / it sees
Third person singular masculine/neuter present indicative of 'a vedea' (to see). Used to describe seeing by a male person or a neuter noun.
El vede o șansă în fiecare obstacol, de aceea reușește.
He sees an opportunity in every obstacle, that's why he succeeds.
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we see
First person plural present indicative of 'a vedea' (to see). Used to describe seeing by a group that includes the speaker.
Noi vedem imaginea de ansamblu a proiectului acum.
We are seeing the big picture of the project now.
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you see (plural / formal)
Second person plural present indicative of 'a vedea' (to see). Used when addressing multiple people or formally to one person about seeing.
Voi vedeți ce scrie pe afișul din fața clădirii?
Do you see what's written on the poster in front of the building?
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they see
Third person plural present indicative of 'a vedea' (to see). Used to describe seeing by a group of masculine or mixed-gender people.
Ei văd clar soluția, dar nu o pot implementa singuri.
They clearly see the solution, but they can't implement it alone.
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I hear
First person singular present indicative of 'a auzi' (to hear). Used to describe the act of hearing by the speaker in the present tense.
Eu aud o melodie veche de la radio care îmi aduce aminte de copilărie.
I hear an old song on the radio that reminds me of my childhood.
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you hear (informal)
Second person singular present indicative of 'a auzi' (to hear). Used when addressing one person informally about hearing.
Tu auzi ceva zgomot suspect dinspre mansardă?
Do you hear any suspicious noise from the attic?
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he / it hears
Third person singular masculine/neuter present indicative of 'a auzi' (to hear). Used to describe hearing by a male person or a neuter noun.
El aude mereu primul știrile importante din oraș.
He always hears the important news from the city first.
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we hear
First person plural present indicative of 'a auzi' (to hear). Used to describe hearing by a group that includes the speaker.
Noi auzim vești bune de la echipa noastră din străinătate.
We are hearing good news from our team abroad.
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you hear (plural / formal)
Second person plural present indicative of 'a auzi' (to hear). Used when addressing multiple people or formally to one person about hearing.
Voi auziți ce spune profesorul sau e prea departe?
Do you hear what the teacher is saying or is he too far away?
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they hear
Third person plural present indicative of 'a auzi' (to hear). Used to describe hearing by a group of masculine or mixed-gender people.
Ei aud alarmele de la fabrică de trei ori pe zi.
They hear the factory alarms three times a day.
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I understand
First person singular present indicative of 'a înțelege' (to understand). Used to express comprehension by the speaker in the present tense.
Eu înțeleg perfect motivul pentru care ai luat această decizie.
I perfectly understand the reason why you made this decision.
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you understand (informal)
Second person singular present indicative of 'a înțelege' (to understand). Used when addressing one person informally about comprehension.
Tu înțelegi regulile jocului sau vrei să ți le explic din nou?
Do you understand the rules of the game or should I explain them again?
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he / it understands
Third person singular masculine/neuter present indicative of 'a înțelege' (to understand). Used to describe comprehension by a male person or a neuter noun.
El înțelege limbajul corpului mai bine decât cuvintele.
He understands body language better than words.
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we understand
First person plural present indicative of 'a înțelege' (to understand). Used to express comprehension by a group that includes the speaker.
Noi înțelegem importanța acestui proiect pentru comunitate.
We understand the importance of this project for the community.
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you understand (plural / formal)
Second person plural present indicative of 'a înțelege' (to understand). Used when addressing multiple people or formally to one person about understanding.
Voi înțelegeți că termenul limită este mâine, nu poate fi prelungit.
Do you understand that the deadline is tomorrow and cannot be extended?
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they understand
Third person plural present indicative of 'a înțelege' (to understand). Used to describe comprehension by a group of masculine or mixed-gender people.
Ei înțeleg lecția de matematică fără prea mult efort.
They understand the math lesson without much effort.
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I can / I am able to
First person singular present indicative of 'a putea' (to be able to). Used to express ability or possibility by the speaker in the present tense.
Eu pot termina raportul până la sfârșitul zilei.
I can finish the report by the end of the day.
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you can / you are able to (informal)
Second person singular present indicative of 'a putea' (to be able to). Used when addressing one person informally about ability or possibility.
Tu poți să mă ajuți să mut canapeaua în camera cealaltă?
Can you help me move the couch to the other room?
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he / it can / is able to
Third person singular masculine/neuter present indicative of 'a putea' (to be able to). Used to describe ability or possibility by a male person or a neuter noun.
El poate să rezolve această problemă în câteva minute.
He can solve this problem in just a few minutes.
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we can / we are able to
First person plural present indicative of 'a putea' (to be able to). Used to express ability or possibility by a group that includes the speaker.
Noi putem organiza evenimentul chiar și cu buget redus.
We can organize the event even with a small budget.
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