Aplauzele încep.

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Breakdown of Aplauzele încep.

• aplauzele: applause

Questions & Answers about Aplauzele încep.

Why is aplauzele plural when English usually says applause as a singular, uncountable word?

Because Romanian often uses aplauze as a plural noun for what English calls applause or clapping.

So:

• aplauze = applause / claps
• aplauzele = the applause

Literally, it may look like the applauses, but the natural English translation is usually just the applause.

What does the ending -le mean in aplauzele?

-le is the definite article attached to the end of the noun.

Romanian usually puts the at the end of the word instead of using a separate word before it.

So:

• aplauze = applause / claps
• aplauzele = the applause

This is a very common Romanian pattern.

What is the dictionary form of aplauzele?

The basic form is:

• singular: aplauz
• plural: aplauze

So aplauzele is the definite plural form of aplauze.

You may also see:

• un aplauz = an applause burst / a clap of applause
• aplauze = applause
• aplauzele = the applause

Why is the verb încep and not începe?