Asigurânduse

Asigurându-se is the Romanian gerund form of the verb a asigura, used together with the reflexive pronoun se to create a non-finite construction. It roughly corresponds to the English expressions making sure or ensuring oneself. In Romanian, asigurându-se is typically used to indicate an action performed by the subject in relation to another action, often to express precaution, manner, or simultaneity in a sentence.

Formation and function: The gerund is formed from the verb stem asigur- plus the suffix -ând, with the reflexive clitic se attached to form asigurându-se. Being non-finite, it does not express a separate tense and must connect to a main clause. It commonly appears in constructions such as asigurându-se de, meaning making sure of or ensuring that, and can introduce dependent clauses that specify conditions or outcomes.

Examples: El a plecat, asigurându-se că toate ușile erau închise. Ea a verificat planul, asigurându-se că nu lipseau detalii. Înainte de prezentare, echipa a testat prototipul, asigurându-se că funcționează în condiții reale.

Differences and notes: This form should not be confused with finite verb forms (such as asigură) or with the non-reflexive gerund of other verbs. The gerundial construction adds information about manner, purpose, or sequence relative to the main verb. In colloquial speech, speakers sometimes prefer periphrastic phrases like pentru a se asigura, but asigurându-se remains common in written and formal contexts.

See also: a se asigura; gerunziu; Romanian grammar.