The Romanian verb "a trăi" means "to live" in English. It is a regular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "a trăi" across all 5 tenses. New to Romanian verbs? Start with the Romanian verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "a trăi" in the Present Tense
Prezent indicativ Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| eu | I | trăiesc |
| tu | you (informal) | trăiești |
| el/ea | he/she | trăiește |
| noi | we | trăim |
| voi | you all | trăiți |
| ei/ele | they | trăiesc |
El trăiește aproape de centru.
He lives close to the center.
How to Conjugate "a trăi" in the Past (completed) Tense
Perfect compus Actions that finished in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| eu | I | am trăit |
| tu | you (informal) | ai trăit |
| el/ea | he/she | a trăit |
| noi | we | am trăit |
| voi | you all | ați trăit |
| ei/ele | they | au trăit |
Ea a trăit în Franța.
She lived in France.
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Imperfect Actions that were ongoing in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| eu | I | trăiam |
| tu | you (informal) | trăiai |
| el/ea | he/she | trăia |
| noi | we | trăiam |
| voi | you all | trăiați |
| ei/ele | they | trăiau |
El trăia departe de familie.
He was living far from family.
How to Conjugate "a trăi" in the Future Tense
Viitor Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| eu | I | voi trăi |
| tu | you (informal) | vei trăi |
| el/ea | he/she | va trăi |
| noi | we | vom trăi |
| voi | you all | veți trăi |
| ei/ele | they | vor trăi |
Ea va trăi aproape de mare.
She will live near the sea.
How to Conjugate "a trăi" in the Would (conditional) Tense
Condițional prezent Hypothetical actions| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| eu | I | aș trăi |
| tu | you (informal) | ai trăi |
| el/ea | he/she | ar trăi |
| noi | we | am trăi |
| voi | you all | ați trăi |
| ei/ele | they | ar trăi |
Ea ar trăi aproape de mare.
She would live close to the sea.
Frequently Asked Questions About "a trăi"
Is "a trăi" regular or irregular in Romanian?
"A trăi" is a regular Romanian verb that follows standard conjugation patterns for its verb group.
What does "a trăi" mean in English?
The Romanian verb "a trăi" means "to live" in English.
How do you conjugate "a trăi" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Prezent indicativ): eu → trăiesc, tu → trăiești, el/ea → trăiește, noi → trăim, voi → trăiți, ei/ele → trăiesc.
How many tenses does "a trăi" have in Romanian?
"A trăi" is conjugated across 5 tenses in Romanian: Present, Past (completed), Past (ongoing), Future, Would (conditional).
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