Romanian · Common Verbs
a avea
To have
Beginnerverb
Definition
To own or possess something.
Example
Am două bilete la concert.
I have two tickets to the concert.
Etymology
The verb 'a avea' comes from Latin 'habere', meaning 'to have'. This reflects the role of possession in both literal and abstract contexts in Romanian.
How & Where It’s Used
'A avea' is commonly used in formal and informal settings, applicable in diverse contexts. It appears frequently in everyday speech and written discourse.