Îndoiam

"Îndoiam" is the imperfect indicative first-person singular form of the Romanian verb "a îndoi". The verb "a îndoi" generally means "to bend", "to fold", or "to double". Therefore, "îndoiam" translates to "I was bending", "I was folding", or "I was doubling". The imperfect tense in Romanian, similar to other Romance languages, describes ongoing or habitual actions in the past.

The meaning of "îndoiam" can vary depending on the context. For instance, if someone was physically folding a piece of paper, they might say "Îndoiam hârtia" (I was folding the paper). If referring to a repeated action, it could imply a past habit, such as "Îndoiam drumul prin pădure" (I used to take the path through the forest), suggesting a regular route.

The verb "a îndoi" can also be used metaphorically. "A îndoi cuiva spinarea" means to break someone's spirit or to oppress them. In this context, "îndoiam cuiva spinarea" would mean "I was breaking someone's spirit" or "I was oppressing someone". The specific nuance of "îndoiam" is thus determined by the object and the broader situation in which it is used. Its grammatical function is to place the action of bending, folding, or doubling into a continuous or repeated past.