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Questions & Answers about Filmul de azi este bun.
Why does Romanian put the definite article at the end of the noun in filmul?
In Romanian, the definite article is an enclitic suffix rather than a separate word. So film (film) + -ul (the) = filmul (the film).
What role does de play in filmul de azi?
Here de links the noun to a time expression. Filmul de azi literally means “the film of today,” equivalent to “today’s film.”
Why is it azi and not astăzi?
Azi and astăzi are synonyms. Astăzi is slightly more formal or emphatic, but you can freely use either: Filmul de azi or Filmul de astăzi.
Can I say Filmul de azi e bun instead of este?
Yes. In spoken or informal Romanian este often contracts to e. Both Filmul de azi este bun and Filmul de azi e bun are correct.
Why is bun used instead of bine?
Bun is an adjective modifying film (a noun). Bine is an adverb used to modify verbs. Since you are describing the film, you use the adjective bun.
Could I drop de and say Filmul azi este bun?
No. Without de, the time expression isn’t properly linked to the noun. You can say Azi filmul este bun, but if you keep the noun first you need de: Filmul de azi.
Is the word order Filmul de azi mandatory, or can I say Azi filmul?
Both are grammatically correct. Filmul de azi este bun focuses on “the film of today,” while Azi filmul este bun emphasizes today before introducing the subject.
Could I express this time relation with al instead of de?
No. For time expressions, Romanian uses de, not the genitive article al. So it’s always filmul de azi, never filmul al azi.