învăț limba română
The English phrase "I am learning romanian" is translated into Romanian as învăț limba română.
A statement used to say that you are currently studying the Romanian language.
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb învăț is the first-person singular present tense of a învăța (to learn/to study). Romanian does not have a separate continuous aspect (like 'am learning') for this context. The simple present învăț is used to express both 'I learn' and 'I am learning'.
Did you know?
- The verb a învăța is used for both 'to learn' and 'to teach', meaning the context or the subject of your sentence determines which one you mean.
- Romanian is the only Romance language spoken in Eastern Europe, making it a linguistic 'island' surrounded by Slavic and Uralic languages.
- When you say you are learning limba română, you are literally saying you are learning the 'Romanian tongue'. In Romanian, limba refers to both a language and the physical muscle in your mouth.
Examples in context
- Învăț limba română acum.I am learning the Romanian language now.
- Învăț limba română pentru muncă.I am learning the Romanian language for work.
- Învăț limba română în fiecare zi.I am learning the Romanian language every day.
Example conversation
Stefan and Andreea are talking at a coffee shop.
- StefanBună, Andreea! Ce mai faci?Hello, Andreea! How are you?
- AndreeaBună, Stefan! Învăț limba română de câteva luni.Hello, Stefan! I have been learning the Romanian language for a few months.
- StefanE foarte interesantă!It is very interesting!
- AndreeaDa, îmi place foarte mult.Yes, I like it a lot.
