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Position of adjectives in Romanian sentences Exercises in Romanian language
Understanding the position of adjectives in Romanian sentences is crucial for mastering the language's grammar. Unlike English, where adjectives typically precede the nouns they modify, Romanian adjectives can appear both before and after the noun, depending on various factors such as emphasis, formality, and meaning. This flexibility can initially seem daunting to learners, but with practice, it becomes an intuitive part of constructing sentences that are both grammatically correct and stylistically effective.
In Romanian, adjectives that follow the noun often convey a more neutral or factual tone, whereas those placed before the noun can add emphasis or convey a subjective opinion. For instance, "un copil fericit" (a happy child) uses a post-nominal adjective, while "fericitul copil" (the happy child) places the adjective before the noun, potentially adding a layer of emphasis or stylistic nuance. To gain proficiency, it's essential to understand these patterns and practice using adjectives in different contexts. This page will guide you through various exercises designed to reinforce your understanding of adjective placement, helping you to communicate more naturally and accurately in Romanian.
Exercise 1
<p>1. Pisica *neagră* a sărit pe masă (color of the cat).</p>
<p>2. Am cumpărat o carte *nouă* ieri (condition of the book).</p>
<p>3. Florile *frumoase* sunt pe balcon (appearance of the flowers).</p>
<p>4. Am văzut un film *interesant* aseară (quality of the movie).</p>
<p>5. Câinele *mic* a fugit în grădină (size of the dog).</p>
<p>6. Am mâncat un măr *roșu* la prânz (color of the apple).</p>
<p>7. Ea poartă o rochie *elegantă* la petrecere (style of the dress).</p>
<p>8. Avem un profesor *bun* la matematică (quality of the teacher).</p>
<p>9. Am primit o scrisoare *lungă* de la prietenul meu (length of the letter).</p>
<p>10. Casa *veche* a fost renovată anul trecut (age of the house).</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. Cartea este *interesantă* (adjective describing the book).</p>
<p>2. Fata are o rochie *albastră* (color of the dress).</p>
<p>3. Băiatul cumpără un măr *roșu* (color of the apple).</p>
<p>4. Pisica este *mică* (size of the cat).</p>
<p>5. Am văzut un film *bun* (quality of the movie).</p>
<p>6. Bunica are un câine *vechi* (age of the dog).</p>
<p>7. Orașul este *mare* (size of the city).</p>
<p>8. Profesorul este *inteligent* (adjective describing the teacher).</p>
<p>9. Fructele sunt *delicioase* (taste of the fruits).</p>
<p>10. Pădurea este *verde* (color of the forest).</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. Am cumpărat o rochie *frumoasă* pentru petrecere (adjective describing the dress).</p>
<p>2. Avem o pisică *mică* și jucăușă (adjective describing the cat).</p>
<p>3. El a primit un cadou *special* de ziua lui (adjective describing the gift).</p>
<p>4. Casa lor este *veche* și plină de istorie (adjective describing the house).</p>
<p>5. Ea a făcut un tort *delicios* pentru aniversare (adjective describing the cake).</p>
<p>6. Filmul pe care l-am văzut a fost *interesant* și captivant (adjective describing the movie).</p>
<p>7. Am citit o carte *nouă* și fascinantă (adjective describing the book).</p>
<p>8. Avem un profesor *stric* dar foarte bun (adjective describing the teacher).</p>
<p>9. În grădina noastră cresc flori *colorate* și frumoase (adjective describing the flowers).</p>
<p>10. Am cumpărat un telefon *modern* și performant (adjective describing the phone).</p>