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Romanian in everyday situations
Reviews practise both sides: wherever Lukas and Lena would say something differently, you do it once as each.
prima stradă la stânga
Use for many destinations: , , . means in or into: . For a source use or : , .
Directions are , , . A street is feminine: , . A train is neuter singular: , .
Ask for location and for a route. Recycle polite commands such as and .
un kilogram de, două sticle
Measure food with a unit plus : , , , . is half a kilo.
Units themselves can be plural: . A feminine or neuter unit takes : , .
Numerals whose last two digits are twenty or more, or zero, normally take before the counted noun: . In a unit phrase there is also the separate linking its contents.
cu trenul, la ora
Transport expressions use and often a definite noun: , , , . On foot is .
Timetables commonly use the 24-hour clock: , . means from platform two.
The train (leaves), (arrives), or (is cancelled). Present forms can describe a scheduled future event. Tickets are or .
pot să merg, poate să meargă
The present of is . Follow it with and a personal verb form: . asks permission.
This verb form is called the present subjunctive. First- and second-person forms usually match the present. Third-person singular and plural share a special form: merge → să meargă, are → să aibă, este/sunt → să fie, cântă → să cânte, vorbește → să vorbească.
For knowing how, use : , . A person can have the opportunity to do something with and the skill with .
lângă, între, vizavi de
Location expressions include (next to), (between), (opposite), (in front of), (behind). Learn and as complete location patterns.
After and , use the ordinary noun form: , . After the noun-like location expressions, ownership forms appear: , . Productive ownership endings are expanded later.
For a plan, a present verb plus a future time is natural: . It is a future meaning, but the verb remains present tense.
Future tense describes a later time. At this stage, a present verb with a future time expression is enough; a dedicated future construction comes in module nine.
Practice 1/6 · Finding words
Notice the useful pattern
Tap the form practised in this unit.
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I go to the station.
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A kilo of tomatoes.
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I go by train.
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I can go.
Practice 2/6 · The right form
Choose the form
Use the English meaning and the pattern in this unit.
Merg gară.
I go to the station.
Un kilogram roșii.
A kilo of tomatoes.
Merg trenul.
I go by train.
Eu să merg.
I can go.
Poșta este bancă și farmacie.
The post office is between the bank and the pharmacy.
Practice 3/6 · Fill the gaps
Complete the messages
Fill the gaps with the words from the box.
Merg trenul.
I go by train.
Eu să merg.
I can go.
Poșta este bancă și farmacie.
The post office is between the bank and the pharmacy.
Practice 4/6 · Building sentences
Build a sentence
Put the words in order.
I go to the station.
A kilo of tomatoes.
I go by train.
I can go.
The post office is between the bank and the pharmacy.
Practice 5/6 · In situations
What would you say?
Choose the right words for the situation.
I go to the station.
You say:
Use the meaning and Romanian pattern explained in this unit.
I go to the station.
You say:
Use the meaning and Romanian pattern explained in this unit.
A kilo of tomatoes.
You say:
Use the meaning and Romanian pattern explained in this unit.
A kilo of tomatoes.
You say:
Use the meaning and Romanian pattern explained in this unit.
I go by train.
You say:
Use the meaning and Romanian pattern explained in this unit.
I go by train.
You say:
Use the meaning and Romanian pattern explained in this unit.
I can go.
You say:
Use the meaning and Romanian pattern explained in this unit.
I can go.
You say:
Use the meaning and Romanian pattern explained in this unit.
Practice 6/6 · Matching
Connect messages and meanings
Match the pairs.
Agreement in your reply
Match the pairs.

Unit complete
