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Questions & Answers about Noi mergem cu metroul acum.
What does Noi mean?
Noi means “we.” It’s the first person plural subject pronoun in Romanian.
Do I have to include Noi in a sentence?
No, Romanian verbs carry the subject information in their endings. You can drop Noi and still say Mergem cu metroul acum, which clearly means “we go” or “we are going by metro now.”
What is mergem, and how is it conjugated?
Mergem is the present tense, first person plural form of a merge (“to go”). Romanian verbs change their ending for person and number—here it literally means “we go.”
How do I express “we are going” like the English present continuous?
Romanian uses the same present tense for both simple and continuous actions. Mergem can mean “we go” or “we are going.” Adding acum (“now”) makes it clear it’s happening at this moment.
What does cu mean in cu metroul?
Cu means “with” and is used to indicate the means of transport. Cu metroul literally translates as “with the metro,” i.e. “by metro.”
Why is metrou written as metroul, with an –l at the end?
In Romanian the definite article is attached to the end of the noun. Metrou is “metro,” and metroul is “the metro.”
Could I say cu un metrou if I mean “by a metro” (indefinite)?
It’s uncommon. When referring to using a transport system you normally use the definite form—cu metroul. You wouldn’t say cu un metrou.
Where can I put acum in the sentence?
Acum (“now”) is flexible. You can say:
- Noi mergem cu metroul acum
- Acum mergem cu metroul
- Noi acum mergem cu metroul
Each order is correct; moving acum just shifts the emphasis slightly.
Are there other ways to say “we take the metro” in Romanian?
Yes. You can use a lua (“to take”):
- Luăm metroul
- Noi luăm metroul acum
Both translate as “we take the metro now” and are commonly used.