Breakdown of Plătesc întreținerea azi.
azi
today
a plăti
to pay
întreținerea
the building maintenance fees
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Questions & Answers about Plătesc întreținerea azi.
What does Plătesc mean here?
Plătesc means I pay or I am paying, depending on context.
It is the 1st person singular present tense of the verb a plăti = to pay.
So:
- eu plătesc = I pay
- tu plătești = you pay
- el/ea plătește = he/she pays
In this sentence, Plătesc întreținerea azi. means I’m paying the maintenance bill today or I pay the maintenance today, depending on the English translation style.
Why is there no word for I in the sentence?
Romanian often drops subject pronouns when they are not needed, because the verb ending already shows the person.
So:
Both can mean the same thing: I’m paying the maintenance bill today.
Adding eu can give extra emphasis, like:
- Eu plătesc întreținerea azi. = I’m the one paying it today.
What exactly does întreținerea mean?