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Questions & Answers about Animalele iubesc pădurea.
How does animalele mean 'the animals'? What is the base word?
The base word is animal, which is a neuter noun. Its plural form is animale. In Romanian, the word for 'the' attaches to the end of the noun. For plural neuter nouns, you add the suffix -le, creating animalele.
Why does the verb a iubi (to love) change to iubesc here?
Many Romanian verbs that end in '-i' use a special -esc suffix in the present tense. Since the subject is 'the animals' (which matches 'they'), the correct present tense form for 'they love' is iubesc.
Where is the word for 'the' in pădurea?
Is it normal to use a iubi for a place like a forest?
Yes! While you often use a iubi for people, it is also perfectly natural to use it for places, animals, or objects you have a very strong affection for, exactly like saying 'love' in English.