dobândim

Dobândim is the first-person plural present indicative form of the Romanian verb a dobândi, meaning to obtain or to acquire. The verb is transitive and typically used with a direct object, often in formal or literary contexts. Dobândim conveys that something is gained as a result of effort, merit, or circumstance, and is commonly found in discussions of rights, status, assets, or knowledge.

Usage and nuance: a dobândi is often contrasted with a obține; the latter is more common in everyday language, while dobândi can carry a slightly more intentional or earned nuance. It is employed in formal writing, legal texts, or discussions about long-term acquisitions or achievements. The phrase can appear in contexts such as obtaining citizenship, rights, privileges, or professional competencies.

Conjugation and forms: as a verb, a dobândi follows standard Romanian conjugation patterns. Present tense forms include eu dobândesc, tu dobândești, el/ea dobândește, noi dobândim, voi dobândiți, ei/ele dobândesc. The past tense forms use the auxiliary am/ați/au plus the past participle: am dobândit, ai dobândit, a dobândit, am dobândit, ați dobândit, au dobândit. The past participle is dobândit; the related noun dobândire denotes the act or process of obtaining, and the adjective dobândit means acquired.

See also: a obține, a căpăta, dobândire, dobânditor. This term is closely related to discussions of acquisition and has parallels in other Romance languages with verbs meaning “to obtain” or “to acquire.”