Romanian for English speakers
B1·18 min

If-clauses

the conditional

In this lesson you'll learn key vocabulary and useful phrases about the conditional, with a short dialogue and a quick quiz.

Vocabulary

dacă
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atunci
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ar
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ar putea
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decât dacă
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cu condiția ca
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altfel
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în caz că
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Grammar

Useful pattern

Practise using the new vocabulary in simple sentences. Pay attention to word order and pronunciation when speaking about the conditional.

  • dacă — if
  • atunci — then
  • ar — would

Dialogue

A
Let's talk about condiționalul.
Let's talk about the conditional.
B
Sure! What is "dacă" in your language?
Of course. "dacă" means "if".
A
And "atunci"?
"atunci" means "then".
B
Great — let's practise more!
Great — let's practise more!

Quiz

1.

What does "dacă" mean?

2.

What does "atunci" mean?

3.

What does "ar" mean?

4.

What does "ar putea" mean?

5.

What does "decât dacă" mean?