No. 231 in Romanian
aibă
The Romanian word "aibă" is the subjunctive form of "a avea," meaning "to have."
In a sentence
Să aibă noroc!
May he/she have luck!
Here, 'aibă' is the subjunctive form of the verb 'a avea' (to have), expressing a wish or desire.
Este important să aibă răbdare.
It is important for him/her to have patience.
In this case, 'aibă' is used in the subjunctive mood to indicate necessity or importance after the expression 'este important'.
Mă bucur că poate să aibă succes.
I am glad that he/she can have success.
Here, 'aibă' is used in conjunction with another verb to express possibility or potential in the subjunctive mood.
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