No. 404 in Romanian
să
The Romanian word "să" is a particle used to introduce the subjunctive mood, expressing necessity, desire, or intention.
In a sentence
Vreau să merg la piață.
I want to go to the market.
In this sentence, 'să' is used as a subordinating conjunction to introduce the subjunctive mood.
Să ne întâlnim la ora cinci.
Let's meet at five o'clock.
Here, 'să' indicates a suggestion or proposal for an action involving multiple persons.
Poate să cânte foarte frumos.
He/She can sing very beautifully.
In this context, 'să' introduces the action that the subject is capable of performing, showing possibility or ability.
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