Romanian Word of the Day
trebuie
/tre-BU-ye/ • verb (impersonal/modal) — 20th of Jun, 2026
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Meaning: must / have to; expresses necessity or obligation
Examples
- Trebuie să înveți regulile.
(You must learn the rules.) - Trebuie să fii pregătit pentru interviu.
(You need to be prepared for the interview.) - Trebuie să plătim factura până la sfârșitul lunii.
(We must pay the bill by the end of the month.)
Synonyms
- este necesar
- e nevoie
- obligatoriu
Use 'trebuie' to state obligation, necessity, or strong recommendation. It is impersonal (no personal conjugation) and is commonly followed by 'să' + verb in the subjunctive (e.g., Trebuie să faci). For informal speech, you may also hear constructions without 'să' in some contexts, but the 'să' + subjunctive form is standard.
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