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Relative Clauses (Propoziții relative)

Connecting clauses with care, ce, cine. This Romanian reference focuses on recognition, lookup, and practical reading rather than drills.

Rule 1: Link clauses with relative words

Use this section to link clauses with relative words in Romanian. Check the example sentence, then compare the form with the surrounding words before applying the pattern elsewhere.

Rule 2: Track the referred noun

Use this section to track the referred noun in Romanian. Check the example sentence, then compare the form with the surrounding words before applying the pattern elsewhere.

Rule 3: Read embedded information

Use this section to read embedded information 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 linked descriptions.

Forma se schimbă după context.

The form changes according to context.

Use this as a Romanian lookup example for embedded information.

Romanian lookup checklist

QuestionWhat to check
MeaningWhat does the form contribute to the sentence?
AgreementDoes it match person, number, gender, case, or tense?
PositionDoes 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.
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