trecut

Trecur is a Romanian word that functions as both an adjective and a noun. As an adjective, trecut means “past” or “former” and agrees with the noun it modifies (masculine singular: trecut; feminine singular: trecută; masculine plural: trecuți; feminine plural: trecute). It is derived from the verb a trece (to pass, to cross), specifically from its past participle form, and is used to indicate that something has already occurred or existed. Common uses include anul trecut (the past year / last year) and evenimente trecute (past events).

As a noun, trecut can denote the concept of the past. In phrases such as din trecut ("from the past") or the definite form trecutul ("the past"), it refers to times or events that are no longer present. The term also appears in literary and historical contexts to discuss memories, former times, or events that are no longer part of the present.

In grammar, trecut appears as the past participle of a trece and is used to form compound tenses with auxiliary verbs. For example, am trecut means "I have passed" or "I have crossed." The participle also agrees with the subject in gender and number when used as an adjective, as in drumul trecut or perioada trecută.

Etymology: trecut comes from the verb a trece, via the formation of its past participle, and is used in Romanian to convey completion or prior state.

See also: a trece, anul trecut, din trecut, trecutul, fost, anterior.