How to Use Romanian Subject Pronouns and Present Tense for English Speakers

Understanding Romanian Subject Pronouns

In Romanian, subject pronouns are used to indicate who is performing the action of the verb. Unlike English, Romanian subject pronouns are often omitted because the verb endings usually indicate the subject. However, they are used for emphasis or clarity.

Here are the Romanian subject pronouns with their English equivalents:

Present Tense Conjugation in Romanian

Romanian verbs in the present tense are conjugated according to the subject. The verb endings change depending on the person and number. Let's look at the verb a vorbi (to speak) as an example.

Conjugation of a vorbi in the present tense:

• eu vorbesc (I speak)
• tu vorbești (you speak)
• el/ea vorbește (he/she speaks)
• noi vorbim (we speak)
• voi vorbiți (you all speak)
• ei/ele vorbesc (they speak)

Notes on Pronunciation and Usage

Notice that the verb endings often make the subject clear, so the subject pronoun can be omitted in everyday speech. For example, instead of saying eu vorbesc, you can simply say vorbesc and it will still mean "I speak."

However, subject pronouns are used for emphasis or contrast, such as Eu vorbesc, dar el ascultă (I speak, but he listens).

Summary of Romanian Subject Pronouns and Present Tense Usage

• Romanian subject pronouns: eu, tu, el, ea, noi, voi, ei, ele
• Subject pronouns can be omitted because verb endings indicate the subject
• Present tense verb endings change according to the subject
• Use subject pronouns for emphasis or clarity