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Learn Hardcore Romanian: Certificatul fiscal este valabil. - The tax certificate is valid.

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Certificatul fiscal este valabil.

Word

Certificatul fiscal este valabil.

Meaning

The tax certificate is valid.

Part of speech

sentence

Pronunciation

Course

Hardcore Romanian

Lesson

Applying for a municipal operating permit

Breakdown of Certificatul fiscal este valabil.

certificatul fiscal

the tax certificate

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Questions & Answers about Certificatul fiscal este valabil.

What does the -ul at the end of certificatul mean?

It is the definite article: -ul means the.

So:

certificat = certificate
certificatul = the certificate

In Romanian, the definite article is usually attached to the end of the noun, unlike English, where the goes in front.

So certificatul fiscal literally looks like certificate-the fiscal, but in natural English it is the fiscal/tax certificate.

Why is it certificatul fiscal and not fiscal certificatul?

Because in Romanian, adjectives usually come after the noun.

So:

certificat fiscal = fiscal/tax certificate
certificatul fiscal = the fiscal/tax certificate

This noun + adjective order is very common in Romanian.

Putting the adjective before the noun is sometimes possible, but it usually adds emphasis, style, or a slightly different tone. The normal, neutral order here is certificatul fiscal.

What does fiscal mean here?

Fiscal means related to taxes or tax-related.

So certificatul fiscal is not just any certificate; it is a certificate connected with tax status, tax obligations, or fiscal records.

It is also a word that looks very similar to English fiscal, so it is a good cognate to remember.

Why is valabil not valabilă?

Because certificat is a neuter noun, and in the singular, neuter nouns behave like masculine nouns.

That means the adjective also takes the masculine singular form:

certificat valabil = valid certificate

If the noun were a feminine singular noun, you would expect valabilă instead.

For example:

adeverința este valabilă = the certificate/document is valid

So in your sentence:

certificatul = singular neuter noun
therefore valabil = masculine-form singular adjective

What kind of noun is certificat?

Certificat is a neuter noun in Romanian.

That is important because Romanian neuter nouns behave like:

masculine in the singular
feminine in the plural

So:

singular: un certificat valabil
plural: două certificate valabile

This is why the singular adjective here is valabil, but in the plural it becomes valabile.

Why is este used? Can it be left out?

Este is the 3rd person singular of a fi = to be.

So:

este = is

In this sentence, it links the subject and the adjective:

Certificatul fiscal este valabil.
The tax certificate is valid.

In normal standard Romanian, you should keep it.

In casual speech, people very often use e instead of este:

Certificatul fiscal e valabil.

That means the same thing, just in a more everyday style.

What is the difference between este and e?

There is no difference in meaning here. Both mean is.

The difference is mainly one of style/register:

este = more formal, full form
e = more common in everyday speech

So both are correct:

Certificatul fiscal este valabil.
Certificatul fiscal e valabil.

If you are writing formally, este is often the safer choice.

How do I pronounce Certificatul fiscal este valabil?

A rough pronunciation guide for an English speaker is:

cher-ti-fi-KA-tul fis-KAL ES-te va-la-BEEL

A few helpful notes:

ce in Certificatul sounds like che in check
fi is like fee
scal in fiscal has a clear sk sound
valabil has stress on the last syllable: -bil

A more technical pronunciation is approximately:

/t͡ʃer.ti.fiˈka.tul fisˈkal ˈes.te va.laˈbil/

Is valabil only used for documents?

No. Valabil can be used for many things that are valid, in force, or applicable.

For example:

bilet valabil = valid ticket
ofertă valabilă = valid offer
permis valabil = valid permit/license

So in your sentence, it means the certificate is still legally or administratively valid.

Can the word order change?

Yes, but the original order is the most neutral and natural statement:

Certificatul fiscal este valabil.

If you change the order, the emphasis may change, or it may sound less natural.

For example:

Este valabil certificatul fiscal? = Is the tax certificate valid?
This is a question.
Valabil este certificatul fiscal.
This is grammatically possible in a very marked or unusual context, but it is not the normal way to say it.

So for a plain statement, keep:

Certificatul fiscal este valabil.

How would this look in the plural?

In the plural, all the relevant words change:

Certificatele fiscale sunt valabile.
The tax certificates are valid.

Breakdown:

certificatul → certificatele
fiscal → fiscale
este → sunt
valabil → valabile

This is a good example of agreement in Romanian: nouns, adjectives, and the verb all change to match number.

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