Să + Verb (Conjunctivul de bază)
How verbs change after „să" — the survival pattern behind trebuie să, vreau să, hai să, and ca să. Mostly identical to the present, but the he/she/they form shifts: merge → să meargă. This Romanian reference focuses on recognition, lookup, and practical reading rather than drills.
Rule 1: Form the „să" subjunctive from the present
Use this section to form the „să" subjunctive from the present in Romanian. Check the example sentence, then compare the form with the surrounding words before applying the pattern elsewhere.
Rule 2: Change only the he/she/they form (merge → să meargă)
Use this section to change only the he/she/they form (merge → să meargă) in Romanian. Check the example sentence, then compare the form with the surrounding words before applying the pattern elsewhere.
Rule 3: Chain it after trebuie/vreau/pot and in hai să / ca să
Use this section to chain it after trebuie/vreau/pot and in hai să / ca să 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 plans and intentions.
Forma se schimbă după context.
The form changes according to context.
Use this as a Romanian lookup example for suggestions and purpose.
Romanian lookup checklist
| 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.