Romanian Word of the Day
trebuie
/tre-BU-ie/ • verb (impersonal/modal verb) — 21st of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: must / need to / ought to (expresses necessity or obligation)
Examples
- Trebuie să plec acum.
(I must leave now.) - Trebuie să suni înainte de a veni.
(You need to call before coming.) - Nu trebuie să-ți faci griji.
(You don't have to worry.)
Synonyms
- este necesar
- e nevoie
- obligatoriu
Trebuie is used as an impersonal modal verb to express necessity, obligation, or strong recommendation. It is commonly followed by să + the subjunctive verb (e.g., "trebuie să plec"). For negation use "nu trebuie (să)..." meaning "do not have to". It can also indicate logical deduction in contexts like "Trebuie să fie acasă" (He must be at home).
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