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Preposition use in idiomatic expressions Exercises in Romanian language
Mastering prepositions in Romanian can be particularly challenging, especially when it comes to idiomatic expressions. These expressions often don’t translate directly from English, and their meanings can be elusive. By understanding the nuances and contextual uses of prepositions within idiomatic phrases, learners can significantly improve their fluency and comprehension. This page offers a series of exercises designed to help you grasp the subtleties of preposition use in common Romanian idioms, bridging the gap between literal translation and actual meaning.
Prepositions in idiomatic expressions often reflect cultural and linguistic peculiarities that are unique to Romanian. For example, phrases like "a da cu bâta-n baltă" (to make a blunder) or "a pune umărul" (to lend a hand) cannot be understood by translating word-for-word. Through targeted practice, you will become more adept at recognizing these expressions and using them correctly in conversation. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced learner, these exercises will enhance your understanding and usage of Romanian prepositions in idiomatic contexts, paving the way for more natural and effective communication.
Exercise 1
<p>1. El a venit *la* întâlnire foarte devreme (preposition used to indicate direction or arrival).</p>
<p>2. Maria a rămas *cu* prietenii ei toată seara (preposition used to indicate association or accompaniment).</p>
<p>3. Ne vedem *în* parc la ora trei (preposition used to indicate location or place).</p>
<p>4. Andrei se gândește *la* vacanță de mult timp (preposition used to indicate what someone is thinking about).</p>
<p>5. A plecat *din* oraș fără să spună nimănui (preposition used to indicate origin or starting point).</p>
<p>6. Cartea este *pe* masă (preposition used to indicate position or placement).</p>
<p>7. Ea merge *la* școală în fiecare dimineață (preposition used to indicate destination).</p>
<p>8. Întotdeauna am crezut *în* tine (preposition used to indicate belief or trust).</p>
<p>9. Am vorbit *despre* călătoria noastră în weekend (preposition used to indicate the topic of discussion).</p>
<p>10. Mă gândesc *la* tine în fiecare zi (preposition used to indicate someone or something that is the focus of one's thoughts).</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. El a venit *cu* bicicleta la școală (preposition used with "bicycle").</p>
<p>2. Am găsit cheile *sub* masă (preposition indicating location under something).</p>
<p>3. Ea vorbește mereu *despre* cărți interesante (preposition used with "about").</p>
<p>4. Mergem *la* mare în weekend (preposition used with "sea").</p>
<p>5. Am ajuns *după* ploaie (preposition indicating after a certain event).</p>
<p>6. El lucrează *pentru* o companie mare (preposition indicating working for someone or something).</p>
<p>7. Ea a fost *în* vacanță în Italia (preposition indicating being in a place).</p>
<p>8. Am plecat *de la* birou la ora cinci (preposition indicating leaving a place).</p>
<p>9. Ne întâlnim *cu* prietenii la restaurant (preposition used with "friends").</p>
<p>10. El a fost promovat *din* cauza muncii sale grele (preposition indicating the reason for promotion).</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. El a făcut asta *de* dragul artei (preposition meaning "for the sake of").</p>
<p>2. Am ajuns *în* sfârșit acasă după o călătorie lungă (preposition meaning "to indicate arrival").</p>
<p>3. El este foarte bun *la* matematică (preposition meaning "in" or "at" when indicating a skill or subject).</p>
<p>4. Trebuie să mă întâlnesc *cu* prietenul meu mai târziu (preposition meaning "with").</p>
<p>5. Este important să fii *în* formă bună pentru maraton (preposition indicating a state or condition).</p>
<p>6. Mi-am amintit *de* întâlnirea noastră abia în ultimul moment (preposition meaning "about" when referring to memory or recollection).</p>
<p>7. El a venit *la* timp pentru întâlnire (preposition meaning "on" or "at" when referring to time). </p>
<p>8. Ne vedem *pe* stradă des (preposition meaning "on" when referring to location).</p>
<p>9. Am vorbit *despre* planurile noastre de vacanță (preposition meaning "about" when discussing a topic).</p>
<p>10. Ea a fost fericită *din* cauza veștilor bune (preposition meaning "because of" indicating reason or cause).</p>
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