Neîntindânduse

Neîntindânduse is a Romanian verbal form formed from the verb a întinde (to stretch, to extend) combined with the negative prefix ne- and the reflexive clitic se. It functions as a negative present participle or gerund with reflexive sense, and is used to describe an action of not stretching or not extending that applies to the subject itself.

Morphologically, the element ne- marks negation, the verb root conveys the lexical meaning (întinde–), the suffix -ând forms the gerund/present participle, and the reflexive clitic se indicates that the action refers back to the subject. In running text the clitic is typically attached to the verb form (often with a hyphen), and orthographic variants without diacritics or with different hyphenation appear in informal writing.

In syntax, neîntindânduse can appear in participial constructions to modify a noun or clause, conveying simultaneity or circumstance (for example, describing a subject that remains without stretching while another action takes place). It is a descriptive, non-finite form and does not express tense by itself; temporal relations are inferred from context.

Usage notes: because of Romanian orthographic conventions and regional variation, related forms may appear with minor spelling differences. Careful attention to diacritics and hyphenation improves clarity in formal writing.