Word
Radu a vizionat apartamentul ieri. Totuși, nu este mobilat.
Meaning
Radu viewed the apartment yesterday. However, it is not furnished.
Part of speech
sentence
Pronunciation
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Breakdown of Radu a vizionat apartamentul ieri. Totuși, nu este mobilat.
fi
to be (sunt, ești, este, suntem, sunteți, sunt)
nu
no / not
avea
to have
apartamentul
the apartment
Questions & Answers about Radu a vizionat apartamentul ieri. Totuși, nu este mobilat.
Does totuși always go at the beginning of the sentence like it does here?
No, it can also go in the middle of the clause. While placing it at the beginning (Totuși, nu este mobilat) is very common and sets up a clear contrast right away, you could also put it in a medial position: Nu este, totuși, mobilat. Notice that when it is in the middle, it must be surrounded by commas.
Is the comma after Totuși mandatory?
Yes. When the concessive adverb totuși (however / nevertheless) is placed at the very beginning of a sentence, it must be followed by a comma. This mirrors English punctuation rules for the word "however".
Why use the verb a viziona here instead of the more common a vedea (to see)?
The verb a viziona implies a deliberate, formal viewing or inspection. While you can say a văzut apartamentul (he saw the apartment), a viziona is the standard Romanian real estate terminology for viewing a property you might rent or buy. You will also see this verb used for watching films or viewing exhibitions.
Why is the adjective mobilat (furnished) in the masculine singular form?