Question 1

Why do we use unii here for "some" instead of niște?

Accepted Answer

Niște is the plural indefinite article meaning "some" as an unspecified amount, like saying "a few". Unii is used to contrast a specific subgroup against another. It directly pairs with alții to create the classic "some... others..." structure. B2 learners should remember that niște cannot be used in this comparative way.

Question 2

Unii is followed by oameni, but alții stands alone. Is there a difference in how they are used?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Here, unii acts as an adjective because it directly modifies the noun oameni. Alții acts as a pronoun, replacing the noun completely to avoid repetition. You could grammatically say alți oameni (other people), but just like in English, dropping the noun on the second half sounds much more natural.

Question 3

Why is "walk" translated with the reflexive verb se plimbă?

Accepted Answer

In Romanian, the base verb a plimba means to walk something or someone else (like a plimba câinele for "walking the dog"). If you are taking a stroll or walking for leisure yourself, you must use the reflexive form a se plimba, which translates to "walking oneself".

Question 4

Could I say în livadă instead of prin livadă?

Accepted Answer

Grammatically yes, but the nuance changes slightly. În livadă means "in the orchard," simply stating the physical location. Using the preposition prin means "through" or "around," which pairs perfectly with the idea of strolling and wandering across a space rather than just being stationary inside it.

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