cuprinde

Cuprinde is a Romanian verb meaning primarily “to include” or “to contain.” It is also used in senses such as “to embrace” or “to surround,” depending on context. In content-related usage, it indicates that something comprises or encompasses its components, elements, or a range of items. In a physical sense, it can mean to take someone into one’s arms or to surround an area or object.

Grammatical notes: Infinitive form is a cuprinde. In the present indicative, the forms are: eu cuprind, tu cuprinzi, el/ea cuprinde, noi cuprindem, voi cuprindeți, ei/ele cuprind. The perfect compus is formed with auxiliary avere: eu am cuprins, tu ai cuprins, el a cuprins, noi am cuprins, voi ați cuprins, ei au cuprins. The present participle is cuprins, and the gerund is cuprinzând. The past participle cuprins serves as an adjective, as in text cuprins.

Usage examples: “Cartea cuprinde mai multe capitole.” “Lista cuprinde toate opțiunile.” In a physical sense, “Frica m-a cuprins” or “l-a cuprins pe copil în brațe.” The phrase “întreaga zonă a fost cuprinsă de zăpadă” illustrates the figurative sense of surrounding or enveloping a region.

Related forms and nouns: cuprindere denotes the act or process of including or embracing, and cuprins poate fi folosit adjectivial pentru a descrie ceva cuprins în conținut sau în aria sa.