Prepositions with genitive case Exercises in Romanian language

Prepositions with the genitive case in Romanian present an intriguing aspect of the language's grammar. Unlike English, where the genitive case is often marked by the possessive "'s," Romanian employs a variety of prepositions to indicate possession, origin, or association. These prepositions, such as "al," "a," "ai," "ale," and others, require a specific form of the noun that follows them, showcasing a rich interplay between syntax and morphology. Understanding how to correctly use these prepositions is essential for mastering the subtleties of Romanian expression, whether you're indicating ownership, describing relationships, or detailing origins. Our grammar exercises are designed to help you navigate this complex but fascinating area of Romanian grammar. Through a series of targeted drills and practical examples, you will learn to recognize and correctly apply the genitive case with various prepositions. These exercises will not only improve your written and spoken Romanian but also deepen your comprehension of how context influences grammatical structure. By mastering these elements, you'll gain greater confidence and fluency in your use of the language, allowing for more nuanced and precise communication.

Exercise 1 

<p>1. Am nevoie de ajutorul *fratelui* meu (relative: brother).</p> <p>2. Cartea *profesorului* este pe masă (profession: teacher).</p> <p>3. Câinele vecinului meu latră toată noaptea (relationship: neighbor).</p> <p>4. Telefonul *prietenului* meu s-a stricat (relationship: friend).</p> <p>5. Ușa *camerei* este deschisă (room: room).</p> <p>6. Florile *grădinii* sunt foarte frumoase (place: garden).</p> <p>7. Adresa *casei* este pe acest plic (place: house).</p> <p>8. Gustul *prăjiturii* este minunat (food: cake).</p> <p>9. Cheia *mașinii* este pe birou (object: car).</p> <p>10. Culoarea *rochiei* este albastră (clothing: dress).</p>
 

Exercise 2

<p>1. Am cumpărat un cadou pentru *prietenului* meu (friend in genitive).</p> <p>2. Aș dori să împrumut cartea *profesorului* meu (teacher in genitive).</p> <p>3. Câinele a fugit din curtea *vecinului* nostru (neighbor in genitive).</p> <p>4. Am ascultat muzica *compozitorului* faimos (composer in genitive).</p> <p>5. Am admirat grădina *bunicului* meu (grandfather in genitive).</p> <p>6. Îmi place să mă plimb pe aleea *parcului* (park in genitive).</p> <p>7. Am găsit cheia *casei* mele (house in genitive).</p> <p>8. Am participat la aniversarea *verișorului* meu (cousin in genitive).</p> <p>9. Am vizitat muzeul *orașului* nostru (city in genitive).</p> <p>10. Am cumpărat o jucărie pentru *copilului* meu (child in genitive).</p>
 

Exercise 3

<p>1. Cartea este pe masa din *camera* (the room).</p> <p>2. Îmi place să citesc articole din *ziar* (newspaper).</p> <p>3. Am cumpărat flori pentru ziua *mamei* (mother's day).</p> <p>4. Aștept răspunsul *profesorului* (the professor's).</p> <p>5. Mă duc la biroul *directorului* (the director's office).</p> <p>6. În grădina *vecinului* sunt multe flori (neighbor's garden).</p> <p>7. Am nevoie de ajutorul *prietenului* meu (my friend's help).</p> <p>8. Îmi amintesc de vacanța *verii* trecute (last summer's vacation).</p> <p>9. Răspunsul *copilului* a fost corect (the child's).</p> <p>10. Casa *bunicului* este foarte frumoasă (grandfather's house).</p>
 

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