Aspect + Modality (Aspect și modalitate)
Expressing possibility, obligation, continuation, completion, and nuance. This Romanian reference focuses on recognition, lookup, and practical reading rather than drills.
What to look for
Express obligation and possibility
Use this section to express obligation and possibility in Romanian. Check the example sentence, then compare the form with the surrounding words before applying the pattern elsewhere.
Read completion and continuation
Use this section to read completion and continuation in Romanian. Check the example sentence, then compare the form with the surrounding words before applying the pattern elsewhere.
Recognize nuanced stance
Use this section to recognize nuanced stance in Romanian. Check the example sentence, then compare the form with the surrounding words before applying the pattern elsewhere.
Examples
Am înțeles regula în acest exemplu.
I understood the rule in this example.
Use this as a Romanian lookup example for obligation.
Forma se schimbă după context.
The form changes according to context.
Use this as a Romanian lookup example for possibility.
| Question | What to check |
|---|---|
| Meaning | What does the form contribute to the sentence? |
| Agreement | Does it match person, number, gender, case, or tense? |
| Position | Does placement change emphasis or grammatical role? |
Common mistakes
- Do not translate the Romanian pattern word-for-word from English.
- Check the whole phrase before deciding what a single form means.
- Watch for register: a correct written form can sound too formal in casual speech.
Lookup tips
- Start with the example closest to your sentence.
- Identify the trigger word or ending before memorizing a rule.
- Save the topic as a focus if you expect to revisit it.