Mastering Present Tense Verbs in Romanian Language B1
Learning Romanian at an intermediate level means refining your grammar structures and using verbs with greater fluency. One of the key areas where learners consolidate and deepen their understanding is the use of present tense verbs—a fundamental part of expressing actions, desires, and obligations in everyday conversation. In one of our early intermediate courses, we review essential conjugations and expressions like vreau să citesc, pot să merg, or trebuie să învăț, helping students bridge simple patterns with more advanced usage.
How the Romanian Present Tense Works
The present tense in Romanian is used for actions happening right now, habits, and universal truths. At the B1 level, you’re not just learning new verbs—you’re learning how to combine modal verbs with actions. For example:
Vreau să scriu – I want to write
Pot să vorbesc – I can speak
Trebuie să învăț – I must study
These modal expressions (vreau, pot, trebuie, doresc) are followed by verbs in the subjunctive mood, which at this stage you’re already starting to recognize and apply. This structure adds nuance and intention to your sentences, moving beyond basic subject-verb constructs.
Practical Application: Building Meaningful Sentences
During this lesson, our learners practice making five full sentences using modal verbs plus actions, such as:
Eu vreau să citesc o lecție nouă.
Tu poți să scrii un mesaj.
El trebuie să meargă la curs.
Noi dorim să cumpărăm pâine.
Ei pot să vorbească românește.
This approach reinforces not just grammar rules, but functional fluency—the ability to say what you want, what you can do, or what you have to do in real-world contexts.
Why It Matters in Intermediate Romanian
At the B1 level, you begin to express intentions, preferences, obligations, and not just basic facts. That means understanding how the present tense interacts with mood (like subjunctive) and with pronouns is essential.
Here’s a breakdown of how some common verbs conjugate in the present:
| Verb (Infinitive) | 1st Person Singular | 3rd Person Singular | 1st Person Plural |
|---|---|---|---|
| a merge | merg | merge | mergem |
| a face | fac | face | facem |
| a avea | am | are | avem |
| a vrea (mod.) | vreau | vrea | vrem |
| a putea (mod.) | pot | poate | putem |
You’re encouraged to conjugate these with help from your instructor and try them in varied sentences to internalize both form and function.
Expand Your Grammar Through Context
In this session, we also integrate vocabulary and actions connected to daily activities—eating, learning, traveling, working. That means that grammar practice is never isolated, but always rooted in communication.
We ask our students questions like:
Ce vrei să faci azi? (What do you want to do today?)
Poți să mergi la curs mâine? (Can you go to class tomorrow?)
Ce trebuie să înveți? (What do you have to study?)
By answering, you don’t just conjugate—you communicate with purpose.
Ready to Activate Your Romanian Verbs?
Whether you’re expressing your wishes, capabilities, or responsibilities, mastering verbs in the present tense is a foundational step toward confident communication. If you’re looking to gain fluency and flexibility in your daily conversations, our Romanian Lessons are designed to take your language skills further.
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