Romanian for English speakers
B1·18 min

Modal verbs

modal verbs

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

Vocabulary

poate
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ar putea
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trebuie
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ar trebui
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poate
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s-ar putea
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trebuie să
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ar
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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 modal verbs.

  • poate — can
  • ar putea — could
  • trebuie — must

Dialogue

A
Let's talk about verbe modale.
Let's talk about modal verbs.
B
Sure! What is "poate" in your language?
Of course. "poate" means "can".
A
And "ar putea"?
"ar putea" means "could".
B
Great — let's practise more!
Great — let's practise more!

Quiz

1.

What does "poate" mean?

2.

What does "ar putea" mean?

3.

What does "trebuie" mean?

4.

What does "ar trebui" mean?

5.

What does "poate" mean?