The Romanian verb "a aștepta" means "to wait" in English. It is a regular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "a aștepta" across all 5 tenses. New to Romanian verbs? Start with the Romanian verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "a aștepta" in the Present Tense
Prezent indicativ Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| eu | I | aștept |
| tu | you (informal) | aștepți |
| el/ea | he/she | așteaptă |
| noi | we | așteptăm |
| voi | you all | așteptați |
| ei/ele | they | așteaptă |
El așteaptă prietenii la aeroport.
He is waiting for friends at the airport.
How to Conjugate "a aștepta" in the Past (completed) Tense
Perfect compus Actions that finished in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| eu | I | am așteptat |
| tu | you (informal) | ai așteptat |
| el/ea | he/she | a așteptat |
| noi | we | am așteptat |
| voi | you all | ați așteptat |
| ei/ele | they | au așteptat |
Ea a așteptat răspunsul.
She waited for the answer.
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Imperfect Actions that were ongoing in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| eu | I | așteptam |
| tu | you (informal) | așteptai |
| el/ea | he/she | aștepta |
| noi | we | așteptam |
| voi | you all | așteptați |
| ei/ele | they | așteptau |
El aștepta rezultatele examenului.
He was waiting for the exam results.
How to Conjugate "a aștepta" in the Future Tense
Viitor Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| eu | I | voi aștepta |
| tu | you (informal) | vei aștepta |
| el/ea | he/she | va aștepta |
| noi | we | vom aștepta |
| voi | you all | veți aștepta |
| ei/ele | they | vor aștepta |
Ea va aștepta răspunsul tău.
She will wait for your answer.
How to Conjugate "a aștepta" in the Would (conditional) Tense
Condițional prezent Hypothetical actions| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| eu | I | aș aștepta |
| tu | you (informal) | ai aștepta |
| el/ea | he/she | ar aștepta |
| noi | we | am aștepta |
| voi | you all | ați aștepta |
| ei/ele | they | ar aștepta |
El ar aștepta rezultatele examenului.
He would wait for the exam results.
Frequently Asked Questions About "a aștepta"
Is "a aștepta" regular or irregular in Romanian?
"A aștepta" is a regular Romanian verb that follows standard conjugation patterns for its verb group.
What does "a aștepta" mean in English?
The Romanian verb "a aștepta" means "to wait" in English.
How do you conjugate "a aștepta" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Prezent indicativ): eu → aștept, tu → aștepți, el/ea → așteaptă, noi → așteptăm, voi → așteptați, ei/ele → așteaptă.
How many tenses does "a aștepta" have in Romanian?
"A aștepta" is conjugated across 5 tenses in Romanian: Present, Past (completed), Past (ongoing), Future, Would (conditional).
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