The Romanian verb "a lua" means "to take" in English. It is an irregular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "a lua" across all 5 tenses. New to Romanian verbs? Start with the Romanian verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "a lua" in the Present Tense
Prezent indicativ Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| eu | I | iau |
| tu | you (informal) | iei |
| el/ea | he/she | ia |
| noi | we | luăm |
| voi | you all | luați |
| ei/ele | they | iau |
Ea ia autobuzul spre școală.
She takes the bus to school.
How to Conjugate "a lua" in the Past (completed) Tense
Perfect compus Actions that finished in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| eu | I | am luat |
| tu | you (informal) | ai luat |
| el/ea | he/she | a luat |
| noi | we | am luat |
| voi | you all | ați luat |
| ei/ele | they | au luat |
Ea a luat nota zece la test.
She got a ten on the test.
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Imperfect Actions that were ongoing in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| eu | I | luam |
| tu | you (informal) | luai |
| el/ea | he/she | lua |
| noi | we | luam |
| voi | you all | luați |
| ei/ele | they | luau |
Ea lua notițe în timpul cursului.
She was taking notes during the class.
How to Conjugate "a lua" in the Future Tense
Viitor Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| eu | I | voi lua |
| tu | you (informal) | vei lua |
| el/ea | he/she | va lua |
| noi | we | vom lua |
| voi | you all | veți lua |
| ei/ele | they | vor lua |
El va lua o decizie importantă.
He will make an important decision.
How to Conjugate "a lua" in the Would (conditional) Tense
Condițional prezent Hypothetical actions| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| eu | I | aș lua |
| tu | you (informal) | ai lua |
| el/ea | he/she | ar lua |
| noi | we | am lua |
| voi | you all | ați lua |
| ei/ele | they | ar lua |
El ar lua cheile de pe masă.
He would take the keys from the table.
Frequently Asked Questions About "a lua"
Is "a lua" regular or irregular in Romanian?
"A lua" is an irregular Romanian verb, meaning its conjugation does not follow standard patterns and must be memorized individually.
What does "a lua" mean in English?
The Romanian verb "a lua" means "to take" in English.
How do you conjugate "a lua" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Prezent indicativ): eu → iau, tu → iei, el/ea → ia, noi → luăm, voi → luați, ei/ele → iau.
How many tenses does "a lua" have in Romanian?
"A lua" is conjugated across 5 tenses in Romanian: Present, Past (completed), Past (ongoing), Future, Would (conditional).
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