schimbau

Schimbau is a form in Romanian grammar representing the third-person plural imperfect indicative of the verb a schimba, which means to change or to exchange. This tense is used to describe actions that were ongoing or habitual in the past, or to set a scene of change or exchange over time.

Usage notes: When used without an explicit subject, schimbau conveys meanings such as “they were changing” or “they used to change.” For example, Ei schimbau idei în timpul întâlnirii (They were exchanging ideas during the meeting). Comercianții schimbau obiecte între ei la piață (The traders were exchanging objects with each other at the market).

Related forms and derivatives: The infinitive is a schimba. Other conjugated forms in the present and past include schimbam (I change), schimbi (you change), schimbă (he/she changes). Noun forms related to the concept include schimbare (change), schimbător (exchanger/change-maker), and schimb (an exchange or shift).

See also: A schimba, the base verb; schimbare; schimbător.