Romanian · Common Verbs

a da

To give

Beginnerverb

Definition

To hand something to someone.

Example

Îi dau câinelui mâncare dimineața.

I give the dog food in the morning.

Etymology

The verb "a da" comes from the Latin "dare", which means 'to give'. The word has maintained its essential meaning throughout history and continues to be used widely in Romanian.

How & Where It’s Used

Frequently employed in both informal and formal contexts, the term is recognized in speech and writing across Romanian-speaking areas, including dialects.

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