propozitie

Propozitie is the Romanian term for a sentence, a unit of syntax that expresses a complete thought and typically contains a predicate and a subject, though its internal structure can vary. In Romanian grammar, a propozitie may be simple or complex, and can convey statements, questions, commands, or exclamations.

Propozitii are classified by function as declarative (statement), interrogative (question), imperative (command), and exclamative (exclamation). By structure, they can be simple (a single clause) or complex (containing one or more subordinate clauses). A complex propozitie may be compound, with two or more independent clauses joined by coordinating conjunctions, or complex, with independent and dependent clauses.

Key syntactic features include subject–predicate agreement; finite verbs mark person, number, tense, and mood. Romanian propozitii benefit from relatively flexible word order due to inflection, though the most common pattern is subject–verb–object (for example, Ana citește o carte). Variations are possible for emphasis or topic focus.

Orthography and punctuation are integral: a propozitie ends with a period, question mark, or exclamation mark, depending on its type. Romanian writing uses diacritics for accurate spelling, and correct punctuation helps convey the intended sentence type and tone.

Etymology and usage: the term propozitie derives from Latin propositio and is used in Romanian linguistic description to designate the unit of meaning at or above the clause level. The concept aligns with the broader cross-linguistic notion of a sentence.