The Romanian verb "a bea" means "to drink" in English. It is an irregular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "a bea" across all 5 tenses. New to Romanian verbs? Start with the Romanian verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "a bea" in the Present Tense
Prezent indicativ Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| eu | I | beau |
| tu | you (informal) | bei |
| el/ea | he/she | bea |
| noi | we | bem |
| voi | you all | beți |
| ei/ele | they | beau |
El bea ceai de mușețel.
He drinks chamomile tea.
How to Conjugate "a bea" in the Past (completed) Tense
Perfect compus Actions that finished in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| eu | I | am băut |
| tu | you (informal) | ai băut |
| el/ea | he/she | a băut |
| noi | we | am băut |
| voi | you all | ați băut |
| ei/ele | they | au băut |
Ea a băut ceai verde.
She drank green tea.
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Imperfect Actions that were ongoing in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| eu | I | beam |
| tu | you (informal) | beai |
| el/ea | he/she | bea |
| noi | we | beam |
| voi | you all | beați |
| ei/ele | they | beau |
El bea cafea la micul dejun.
He was drinking coffee at breakfast.
How to Conjugate "a bea" in the Future Tense
Viitor Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| eu | I | voi bea |
| tu | you (informal) | vei bea |
| el/ea | he/she | va bea |
| noi | we | vom bea |
| voi | you all | veți bea |
| ei/ele | they | vor bea |
El va bea cafeaua neagră.
He will drink the black coffee.
How to Conjugate "a bea" in the Would (conditional) Tense
Condițional prezent Hypothetical actions| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| eu | I | aș bea |
| tu | you (informal) | ai bea |
| el/ea | he/she | ar bea |
| noi | we | am bea |
| voi | you all | ați bea |
| ei/ele | they | ar bea |
Ea ar bea o cafea neagră.
She would drink a black coffee.
Frequently Asked Questions About "a bea"
Is "a bea" regular or irregular in Romanian?
"A bea" is an irregular Romanian verb, meaning its conjugation does not follow standard patterns and must be memorized individually.
What does "a bea" mean in English?
The Romanian verb "a bea" means "to drink" in English.
How do you conjugate "a bea" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Prezent indicativ): eu → beau, tu → bei, el/ea → bea, noi → bem, voi → beți, ei/ele → beau.
How many tenses does "a bea" have in Romanian?
"A bea" is conjugated across 5 tenses in Romanian: Present, Past (completed), Past (ongoing), Future, Would (conditional).
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