îngreunez

Ingreunez is a Romanian verb that translates to "to slow down," "to hinder," "to impede," or "to burden." It describes an action or situation that causes a decrease in speed, progress, or ease.

The verb can be used in various contexts. For instance, heavy traffic might ingreunez the commute. A lack of resources could ingreunez a project's completion. Similarly, a physical ailment might ingreunez a person's ability to move or perform tasks. The word implies a passive or active resistance to forward momentum.

Grammatically, "îngreunez" is a first-person singular present indicative form of the verb "a îngreuna." The infinitive form, "a îngreuna," is used to express the general concept of slowing or hindering. Other conjugations exist depending on the subject and tense. For example, "ei îngreunează" means "they slow down/hinder," and "am îngreunat" means "I have slowed down/hindered." The etymology of the word traces back to the Latin "gravis," meaning "heavy," highlighting the sense of added weight or difficulty.