împrind

Împrind is a Romanian verb formed with the prefix î- added to prinde (to catch). In contemporary Romanian it is rarely used and tends to carry a literary or archaic nuanță. When it appears, its primary sense is to detain, confine, or imprison someone, i.e., to put a person under custody or in a place of confinement. The verb thus conveys a stronger, more formal nuance than the everyday prinde or închide.

Etymology and sense: împrind derives from prinde, with the prefix î- that often adds a sense of state or result. The overall meaning aligns with holding someone beyond a mere moment of catching, moving toward confinement or detention. In most modern texts the verb is markedly uncommon, with preference given to more common synonyms such as prinde, închide, or capture.

Conjugation and usage: The verb follows the same conjugation pattern as prinde, with forms adapted to the prefix. For example, in the present tense one would encounter eu împrind, tu împrinzi, el/ea împrinde, noi împrindem, voi împrindeți, ei împrind. The past participle is typically împrins (masculine singular) or împrinsă (feminine singular), with appropriate plural forms as required by Romanian grammar. In practice, the form is mostly encountered in older or literary texts, where the sense remains “to imprison” or “to confine.”

Context and usage: Împrind is primarily found in historical, legal, or literary contexts. In everyday speech, speakers usually choose prinde, captura, închide, sau a ține în captivitate, depending on nuance. Its presence signals a formal or archaic register and a precise emphasis on detention rather than mere catching.

See also: prinde, închide, captiva, captivitate.