No. 215 in Romanian
dea
The Romanian word "dea" is a third-person singular subjunctive form of the verb "a da," meaning "to give."
In a sentence
Profesorul vrea să îi dea elevului o sarcină nouă.
The teacher wants to give the student a new task.
The word 'dea' here is a subjunctive form of the verb 'a da' (to give) used in a dependent clause to express intention.
Este important să dea dovadă de răbdare în această situație.
It is important to show patience in this situation.
In this sentence, 'dea' is used as a formal subjunctive mood verb from 'a da', implying necessity.
Să-i dea Dumnezeu sănătate!
May God grant them health!
Here, 'dea' represents a wish or blessing in the subjunctive mood.
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