Breakdown of Răspundem fie la telefon, fie prin email.
la
on
telefonul
the phone
prin
through
emailul
the email
Questions & Answers about Răspundem fie la telefon, fie prin email.
What does răspundem mean, and what form is it?
Răspundem is the 1st person plural present tense of a răspunde.
So:
- eu răspund = I answer / I respond
- noi răspundem = we answer / we respond
In this sentence, răspundem means we answer or we respond.
Why is there no word for we in the sentence?
Romanian often drops subject pronouns when they are not needed, because the verb ending already shows who the subject is.
So:
- răspundem already tells you it means we answer/respond
- adding noi would be possible, but only if you want emphasis
Compare:
- Răspundem fie la telefon, fie prin email. = We answer either by phone or by email.
- Noi răspundem... = We answer... (more emphasis)
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