Expressing Results with "Deci"
When you want to link a situation to its result or outcome, use the conjunction deci (so, therefore). It simply connects two complete thoughts, showing that the second happens as a result of the first.
| It's raining, so I'm staying home. | Plouă, deci rămân acasă. |
| We have a problem, so we're looking for the solution. | Avem o problemă, deci căutăm soluția. |
Giving Reasons: "Pentru că", "Fiindcă", and "Deoarece"
To explain why something is happening, Romanian offers several options. The most common way to say "because" is pentru că.
| We're canceling the meeting because the boss is sick. | Anulăm ședința pentru că șeful este bolnav. |
You can also use fiindcă (because) and deoarece (since). They work exactly like pentru că and are largely interchangeable in everyday conversation.
| I can't come because my head hurts. | Nu pot veni fiindcă mă doare capul. |
While all three can be used to start a sentence, deoarece is frequently used when leading with the reason.
| Since you're here, you decide. | Deoarece ești aici, decizi tu. |
Contrasting Ideas: "Dar", "Deși", and "Totuși"
To contrast two ideas, you can use the coordinating conjunction dar (but).
| We're studying English, but we don't speak well. | Studiem engleza, dar nu vorbim bine. |
When you want to say "although" or "even though," use deși. This conjunction often starts the sentence to set up a surprising outcome.
| Although it's raining, he's taking a walk outside. | Deși plouă, el se plimbă afară. |
If you want to express "still," "however," or "nevertheless," use totuși. It can stand alone to contrast a previous statement, or be paired with dar as dar totuși (but still).
| We have a problem, however we decide the solution today. | Avem o problemă, totuși decidem soluția astăzi. |
| The laptop is old, but I still use it. | Laptopul este vechi, dar totuși îl folosesc. |
