Andrei rezolvă problema repede.

Andrei solves the problem quickly.

Breakdown of Andrei rezolvă problema repede.

• Andrei: Andrei
• a rezolva: to solve
• problema: the problem
• repede: quickly

Questions & Answers about Andrei rezolvă problema repede.

What is rezolvă, and why does it end in -ă?

rezolvă is the third person singular present indicative of the verb a rezolva (“to solve”). In Romanian, verbs in the present tense change their endings according to person and number; for “he/she/it” you often see -ă, -e, or -î depending on the conjugation class. Here rezolv- is the stem and -ă marks 3 sg.

Why is there an -a at the end of problema?

In Romanian the definite article is suffixed to the noun. The base noun is problemă (“problem”), and adding -a makes it problema, meaning “the problem.”

How would I say “a problem” (indefinite) instead of “the problem”?

You use an indefinite article before the noun: o problemă.
So “Andrei solves a problem quickly” → Andrei rezolvă o problemă repede.

What part of speech is repede, and why is it at the end?

repede is an adverb meaning “quickly.” In Romanian the unmarked position for adverbs is typically after the verb or at the end of the clause. Placing it at the end emphasizes how the action is done.

Can repede be moved elsewhere in the sentence?

Yes. For example, you can front it for emphasis:
Repede, Andrei rezolvă problema.
This highlights the speed before even mentioning who or what.

What’s the difference between repede and rapid?

Both can mean “fast(ly),” but:
• repede is the common native adverb “quickly.”
• rapid is originally an adjective (“rapid”) that can also be used adverbially, often in more formal or technical contexts.

How do I form the negative: “Andrei doesn’t solve the problem quickly”?

Insert nu before the verb:
Andrei nu rezolvă problema repede.

Does Romanian use the present tense for both simple and continuous actions (like English “solves” vs “is solving”)?

Yes. The Romanian present tense covers both English simple present and present continuous. Andrei rezolvă problema can mean either “Andrei solves the problem” (habitually) or “Andrei is solving the problem” (right now), depending on context.

How do you pronounce the ă in rezolvă and problemă?

The ă represents a schwa (/ə/), similar to the ‘a’ in English “sofa.” It’s a relaxed, central vowel sound.