Question 1

This lesson is about verbs with the -ez suffix. Why does studiezi end in -iezi?

Accepted Answer

The dictionary form of this verb is a studia (to study). Because the root of the word ends in an i before the final -a, that i stays when you conjugate it. Instead of just adding -ezi, you get tu studiezi (you study).

Question 2

Why are there two i's at the end of studenții?

Accepted Answer

In Romanian, you attach suffixes to the end of nouns to mean 'the'. The singular masculine noun student becomes studenți (students) in the plural. To say 'the students', you add another i as the definite article, making it studenții.

Question 3

How do I pronounce the double i at the end of studenții compared to a single i?

Accepted Answer

A single i at the end of a plural word like studenți is 'whispered'—it is barely pronounced and just softens the sound of the letter before it. But when you add the second i for studenții, it creates a full, clear vowel sound, exactly like the English 'ee' in 'see'.

Question 4

Is the word tu required at the beginning of the question?

Accepted Answer

No, it is optional. Because the verb studiezi specifically means 'you study' based on its ending, you can just ask: Studiezi cu studenții? Including tu simply adds emphasis, much like asking 'Are you studying with the students?'

Question 5

Does this sentence translate to 'Do you study' or 'Are you studying'?

Accepted Answer

It can mean either! Romanian does not have a separate tense for actions happening right now (like the English '-ing' form). Depending on the context, Tu studiezi can mean 'You study' (in general) or 'You are studying' (at this exact moment).

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