semnezi

Semnezi is the second-person singular present indicative form of the Romanian verb a semna, meaning to sign. It is used when addressing someone directly with the pronoun tu: Tu semnezi contractul, de exemplu. The verb a semna belongs to the first conjugation group and has forms such as eu semnez, tu semnezi, el/ea semnează, noi semnăm, voi semnați, ei/ele semnează.

Conjugation in present tense:

- eu semnez

- tu semnezi

- el/ea semnează

- noi semnăm

- voi semnați

- ei/ele semnează

Etymology and related forms:

The verb derives from Latin signare, with semnează and semnezi sharing the same root as the Romanian noun semn, meaning sign. This reflects the general semantic link between making a sign and signing documents.

Usage notes:

Semnezi is used in everyday language for actions involving signatures, such as signing a contract, form, or agreement. It appears in both formal and informal registers, depending on the surrounding pronouns and context.

See also:

Semn (sign); a semna (to sign); Romanian verb conjugation.

This article focuses on the standard present-tense form semnezi and its role in Romanian grammar and usage.