The Romanian verb "a ține" means "to hold/keep" in English. It is an irregular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "a ține" across all 5 tenses. New to Romanian verbs? Start with the Romanian verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "a ține" in the Present Tense
Prezent indicativ Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| eu | I | țin |
| tu | you (informal) | ții |
| el/ea | he/she | ține |
| noi | we | ținem |
| voi | you all | țineți |
| ei/ele | they | țin |
El ține cheile în buzunar.
He keeps the keys in his pocket.
How to Conjugate "a ține" in the Past (completed) Tense
Perfect compus Actions that finished in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| eu | I | am ținut |
| tu | you (informal) | ai ținut |
| el/ea | he/she | a ținut |
| noi | we | am ținut |
| voi | you all | ați ținut |
| ei/ele | they | au ținut |
Ea a ținut cartea în mână.
She held the book in her hand.
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Imperfect Actions that were ongoing in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| eu | I | țineam |
| tu | you (informal) | țineai |
| el/ea | he/she | ținea |
| noi | we | țineam |
| voi | you all | țineați |
| ei/ele | they | țineau |
El ținea cartea în mână.
He was holding the book in his hand.
How to Conjugate "a ține" in the Future Tense
Viitor Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| eu | I | voi ține |
| tu | you (informal) | vei ține |
| el/ea | he/she | va ține |
| noi | we | vom ține |
| voi | you all | veți ține |
| ei/ele | they | vor ține |
El va ține discursul la conferință.
He will hold the speech at the conference.
How to Conjugate "a ține" in the Would (conditional) Tense
Condițional prezent Hypothetical actions| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| eu | I | aș ține |
| tu | you (informal) | ai ține |
| el/ea | he/she | ar ține |
| noi | we | am ține |
| voi | you all | ați ține |
| ei/ele | they | ar ține |
El ar ține ușa deschisă pentru ea.
He would hold the door open for her.
Frequently Asked Questions About "a ține"
Is "a ține" regular or irregular in Romanian?
"A ține" is an irregular Romanian verb, meaning its conjugation does not follow standard patterns and must be memorized individually.
What does "a ține" mean in English?
The Romanian verb "a ține" means "to hold/keep" in English.
How do you conjugate "a ține" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Prezent indicativ): eu → țin, tu → ții, el/ea → ține, noi → ținem, voi → țineți, ei/ele → țin.
How many tenses does "a ține" have in Romanian?
"A ține" is conjugated across 5 tenses in Romanian: Present, Past (completed), Past (ongoing), Future, Would (conditional).
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