Reclam defectul azi.

Reclam is the 1st person singular present tense form of the verb a reclama.

So it means I report, I complain about, or I file a complaint about, depending on context.

In this sentence, it is understood as something like I report the defect today.

Romanian often leaves out subject pronouns when they are not needed.

The ending of the verb already shows the subject:

• reclam = I report
• reclami = you report
• reclamă = he/she reports

So Reclam defectul azi already clearly means I report the defect today.

You could say Eu reclam defectul azi, but eu would add emphasis, like:

• I’m the one reporting it today.

Because defectul means the defect, while defect means a defect or just defect in a more general sense.

Romanian usually attaches the definite article to the end of the noun:

• defect = defect
• defectul = the defect

So the sentence refers to a specific, known defect, not just any defect.

That is a basic feature of Romanian grammar: the definite article is usually attached to the end of the noun.

Examples:

• băiat = boy
• băiatul = the boy
• defect = defect
• defectul = the defect

This is different from English, where the is a separate word.

It is the direct object, so functionally it is in the accusative.

However, in Romanian, many nouns—especially inanimate ones like defect—often have the same form in nominative and accusative. So you do not see a special ending here just for the object role.

That is why defectul looks the same whether it is the subject or the object in many contexts.

Because pe is typically used with specific human direct objects, and sometimes with other highly specific or emphasized objects, but not normally with ordinary inanimate nouns like defectul.

So:

• Reclam defectul = normal
• Văd pe Maria = I see Maria

Since defectul is an inanimate thing, no pe is needed.

Yes, it is normal. Romanian word order is more flexible than English.

Reclam defectul azi is perfectly possible and natural. It can sound slightly matter-of-fact or action-focused.

You could also say:

• Azi reclam defectul.
• Reclam azi defectul.
• Eu reclam defectul azi.

These all mean roughly the same thing, but the emphasis shifts a little:

• Reclam defectul azi: focus on the action
• Azi reclam defectul: focus on today
• Eu reclam defectul azi: focus on I

It can often cover both, depending on context.

Reclam defectul azi can mean:

• I’m reporting the defect today
• I report the defect today
• sometimes even I’ll report the defect today, especially if it is a planned action

Romanian often uses the present tense for a near-future planned action, just like English sometimes does:

• I’m sending it today.
• Trimit azi.

So context decides the most natural English translation.

They are similar, but not always identical.

• a reclama often means to complain about, to report as a problem, or to file a complaint
• a raporta is more neutral and often means to report, to inform, or to submit a report

With defectul, a reclama suggests reporting a fault to the relevant company, service, or authority, often with the idea that something is wrong and should be dealt with.

So Reclam defectul azi can sound a bit more like I’m officially reporting/complaining about the defect today.

A simple English-friendly approximation is:

reh-KLAM de-FEK-tool ah-ZEE

A few notes:

• reclam has stress on the second syllable: -klam
• defectul is roughly de-FEK-tul
• azi is roughly a-ZI

Also:

• Romanian r is usually tapped or lightly rolled
• c in reclam is pronounced like k

So the whole sentence flows roughly as:

reh-KLAM de-FEK-tool ah-ZEE