The Romanian verb "a fi" means "to be" in English. It is an irregular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "a fi" across all 5 tenses. New to Romanian verbs? Start with the Romanian verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "a fi" in the Present Tense
Prezent indicativ Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| eu | I | sunt |
| tu | you (informal) | ești |
| el/ea | he/she | este |
| noi | we | suntem |
| voi | you all | sunteți |
| ei/ele | they | sunt |
El este acasă.
He is at home.
How to Conjugate "a fi" in the Past (completed) Tense
Perfect compus Actions that finished in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| eu | I | am fost |
| tu | you (informal) | ai fost |
| el/ea | he/she | a fost |
| noi | we | am fost |
| voi | you all | ați fost |
| ei/ele | they | au fost |
El a fost acasă.
He was at home.
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Imperfect Actions that were ongoing in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| eu | I | eram |
| tu | you (informal) | erai |
| el/ea | he/she | era |
| noi | we | eram |
| voi | you all | erați |
| ei/ele | they | erau |
El era un elev foarte bun.
He was a very good student.
How to Conjugate "a fi" in the Future Tense
Viitor Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| eu | I | voi fi |
| tu | you (informal) | vei fi |
| el/ea | he/she | va fi |
| noi | we | vom fi |
| voi | you all | veți fi |
| ei/ele | they | vor fi |
El va fi fericit cu vestea.
He will be happy with the news.
How to Conjugate "a fi" in the Would (conditional) Tense
Condițional prezent Hypothetical actions| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| eu | I | aș fi |
| tu | you (informal) | ai fi |
| el/ea | he/she | ar fi |
| noi | we | am fi |
| voi | you all | ați fi |
| ei/ele | they | ar fi |
El ar fi acasă acum.
He would be home now.
Frequently Asked Questions About "a fi"
Is "a fi" regular or irregular in Romanian?
"A fi" is an irregular Romanian verb, meaning its conjugation does not follow standard patterns and must be memorized individually.
What does "a fi" mean in English?
The Romanian verb "a fi" means "to be" in English.
How do you conjugate "a fi" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Prezent indicativ): eu → sunt, tu → ești, el/ea → este, noi → suntem, voi → sunteți, ei/ele → sunt.
How many tenses does "a fi" have in Romanian?
"A fi" is conjugated across 5 tenses in Romanian: Present, Past (completed), Past (ongoing), Future, Would (conditional).
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