întârzîie

întârzie is a Romanian verb meaning "to delay," "to be late," or "to procrastinate." It describes the act of not doing something at the expected or scheduled time. The verb can be used in various contexts, referring to a person, an event, or a process.

For instance, one might say "Trenul întârzie" which translates to "The train is delayed." In a personal context, "El întârzie mereu la școală" means "He is always late for school." The verb also implies a potential for procrastination, where someone deliberately postpones a task, such as "Nu întârzia să-ți faci temele" which means "Don't delay doing your homework."

The conjugation of întârzie follows the typical patterns for Romanian verbs. Its past participle form is întârziat. Understanding this verb is essential for comprehending many everyday conversations and written communications in Romanian, as it relates to punctuality and the passage of time.