The Romanian verb "a sta" means "to stay/sit" in English. It is an irregular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "a sta" across all 5 tenses. New to Romanian verbs? Start with the Romanian verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "a sta" in the Present Tense
Prezent indicativ Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| eu | I | stau |
| tu | you (informal) | stai |
| el/ea | he/she | stă |
| noi | we | stăm |
| voi | you all | stați |
| ei/ele | they | stau |
El stă la birou mult.
He stays at the desk a lot.
How to Conjugate "a sta" in the Past (completed) Tense
Perfect compus Actions that finished in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| eu | I | am stat |
| tu | you (informal) | ai stat |
| el/ea | he/she | a stat |
| noi | we | am stat |
| voi | you all | ați stat |
| ei/ele | they | au stat |
El a stat în hotel.
He stayed in the hotel.
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Imperfect Actions that were ongoing in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| eu | I | stăteam |
| tu | you (informal) | stăteai |
| el/ea | he/she | stătea |
| noi | we | stăteam |
| voi | you all | stăteați |
| ei/ele | they | stăteau |
El stătea la bunici vara.
He was staying at his grandparents' in summer.
How to Conjugate "a sta" in the Future Tense
Viitor Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| eu | I | voi sta |
| tu | you (informal) | vei sta |
| el/ea | he/she | va sta |
| noi | we | vom sta |
| voi | you all | veți sta |
| ei/ele | they | vor sta |
El va sta cu bunicii lui.
He will stay with his grandparents.
How to Conjugate "a sta" in the Would (conditional) Tense
Condițional prezent Hypothetical actions| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| eu | I | aș sta |
| tu | you (informal) | ai sta |
| el/ea | he/she | ar sta |
| noi | we | am sta |
| voi | you all | ați sta |
| ei/ele | they | ar sta |
El ar sta cu noi la masă.
He would sit with us at the table.
Frequently Asked Questions About "a sta"
Is "a sta" regular or irregular in Romanian?
"A sta" is an irregular Romanian verb, meaning its conjugation does not follow standard patterns and must be memorized individually.
What does "a sta" mean in English?
The Romanian verb "a sta" means "to stay/sit" in English.
How do you conjugate "a sta" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Prezent indicativ): eu → stau, tu → stai, el/ea → stă, noi → stăm, voi → stați, ei/ele → stau.
How many tenses does "a sta" have in Romanian?
"A sta" is conjugated across 5 tenses in Romanian: Present, Past (completed), Past (ongoing), Future, Would (conditional).
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