Basic Verbs

1. A merge

   To go

   Usage

   The key motion verb; combine it with a destination

   Grammar Note

   The Romanian infinitive is "a + verb"; in sentences the subjunctive "să merg" is more common.

2. A veni

   To come

   Usage

   Used when a person or a vehicle arrives

3. A mânca

   To eat

   Usage

   The basic verb for anything about meals

4. A bea

   To drink

   Usage

   For ordering or declining drinks

5. A cumpăra

   To buy

   Usage

   Shopping verb; pair it with the item name

6. A vedea

   To see

   Usage

   For sightseeing, and for asking to be shown an item

7. A aștepta

   To wait

   Usage

   For queues and for explaining a meeting arrangement

8. Vreau să merg

   I want to go

   Usage

   The standard way to state a destination; add a place name

9. Vreau să mănânc

   I want to eat

   Usage

   State what you feel like eating; add the dish name

10. Vreau asta

    I want it

    Usage

    Point at an item and say you would like it

11. Nu am nevoie de asta

    I don't need it

    Usage

    Decline a bag, a receipt, or anything else you do not need

12. Caut asta

    I'm looking for it

    Usage

    Say what you are trying to find, place or object

13. Am asta

    I have it

    Usage

    States possession; used to confirm tickets or bookings

14. Nu am asta

    I don't have it

    Usage

    States you do not have it, e.g. no cash on you

15. Vreau să retrag bani

    I'll withdraw money

    Usage

    State your intent at an ATM or a bank

16. Vreau să rezerv

    I'll make a reservation

    Usage

    For booking a table or a room

17. Ajutați-mă cu asta, vă rog

    Please help me with it

    Usage

    Ask for concrete help: carrying a bag, working a machine

18. Spuneți-mi, vă rog

    Please tell me

    Usage

    Prefaces a question when you want information

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