Questions & Answers about Eu lucrez aici acum.
I thought verbs ending in "-a" just drop the "-a" for the "I" form. Why is it "lucrez"?
Many regular verbs ending in -a, like a lucra (to work), add a special -ez suffix in the present tense. For the eu (I) form, instead of just dropping the -a, you add -ez to the stem to get lucrez. This is a very common pattern for Group 1 verbs.
Is the word "Eu" strictly necessary in this sentence?
No, you can simply say Lucrez aici acum. In Romanian, the verb ending already tells you who is doing the action. Keeping eu just gives a little emphasis, like pointing out that you are the one working.
How would I translate "I am working here now" instead of just "I work"?
You translate it exactly the same way: Eu lucrez aici acum. Romanian does not have a separate "am doing" continuous form. The present tense naturally covers both "I work" and "I am working".
Do I have to keep "aici" and "acum" in that exact order?
It is highly recommended. Just like in English, Romanian typically puts the location (aici - here) before the time (acum - now).