Questions & Answers about Este rece azi, așa că bem apă caldă.
Why do we use este rece instead of just e rece?
Este is the full, formal present‐tense form of the verb a fi (“to be”). E is its colloquial contraction, common in speech and informal writing. Both mean “it is,” but este is preferred in more formal contexts.
What does azi mean, and can I use astăzi instead?
What is the role of așa că in this sentence?
Așa că is a coordinating conjunction meaning so or therefore. It links the reason (it’s cold today) with the result (we drink warm water). You could also say deci (“so”) but așa că is very common in spoken Romanian.
Why is there a comma before așa că?
In Romanian, when you join two independent clauses with conjunctions like așa că, you normally place a comma before the conjunction. It marks the shift from cause to effect.
Why do we say bem apă caldă? Who is drinking?