Questions (Întrebări)
Core question words and yes/no question patterns. This Romanian reference focuses on recognition, lookup, and practical reading rather than drills.
Measured in spoken Romanian
≈15% of spoken lines are questions.
What to look for
Use question words
Use this section to use question words in Romanian. Check the example sentence, then compare the form with the surrounding words before applying the pattern elsewhere.
Read yes/no questions
Use this section to read yes/no questions in Romanian. Check the example sentence, then compare the form with the surrounding words before applying the pattern elsewhere.
Notice intonation and word order
Use this section to notice intonation and word order in Romanian. Check the example sentence, then compare the form with the surrounding words before applying the pattern elsewhere.
Examples
Unde mergi?
Where are you going?
De ce înveți română?
Why are you learning Romanian?
| 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.