Questions & Answers about Ana presupune că el vine.
Why is că used here?
Că means that and introduces a subordinate clause.
So the structure is:
- Ana presupune = Ana assumes/supposes
- că el vine = that he is coming / that he comes
In Romanian, că is very common after verbs like:
- a crede = to believe
- a spune = to say
- a ști = to know
- a presupune = to assume
English often drops that, but Romanian often keeps că.
Why is el included? Can Romanian leave it out?
Yes, Romanian often leaves subject pronouns out because the verb ending usually shows the person.
So both of these are possible:
- Ana presupune că el vine.
- Ana presupune că vine.
Including el can add:
- emphasis
- contrast
- clarity
For example, el may be used if you want to stress that he is the one coming, not someone else.
Why is it vine and not veni?