Descrii

Descrii is the second-person singular present indicative form of the Romanian verb a descrie, meaning to describe. The infinitive is a descrie. In present tense, the standard conjugation for this verb includes eu descriu, tu descrii, el descrie, noi descriem, voi descrieți, and ei descriu. The form descrii specifically corresponds to addressing someone directly as “you describe.”

Etymology and cognates: a descrie derives from Latin describere, and Romanian retains a clear lineage to other Romance languages. Related verbs include French décrire and Italian descrivere, which share the same Latin root and general meaning.

Usage: descrii is used to indicate the act of recounting characteristics, events, or details about something. It commonly takes a direct object or a following clause to specify what is being described. For example: Tu descrii detaliile întâlnirii. The form is a standard present-tense connective for second-person statements, and it can appear in questions, imperatives (in forms that resemble the present tense), and descriptive passages.

Notes: While descrii is a single present-tense form, Romanian verbs with this stem also demonstrate regular present-tense endings for other persons. Mastery of the a descrie conjugation helps in constructing clear descriptions across various registers, from everyday speech to formal writing. See also a descrie, Romanian grammar, and Latin describere for historical background.