Subjunctive Mood (Conjunctiv)
Expressing wishes, doubts, and necessity with "să". This Romanian reference focuses on recognition, lookup, and practical reading rather than drills.
Measured in spoken Romanian
≈11% of spoken verb use — the #3 construction (a floor; o-să futures consume more să-clusters).
What to look for
Read wishes and necessity
Use this section to read wishes and necessity in Romanian. Check the example sentence, then compare the form with the surrounding words before applying the pattern elsewhere.
Recognize dependent clauses
Use this section to recognize dependent clauses in Romanian. Check the example sentence, then compare the form with the surrounding words before applying the pattern elsewhere.
Track mood after trigger verbs
Use this section to track mood after trigger verbs in Romanian. Check the example sentence, then compare the form with the surrounding words before applying the pattern elsewhere.
Examples
Vreau să plec acum.
I want to leave now.
Trebuie să fim atenți.
We have to be careful.
| 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.