a se teme
to be afraid, to fear
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/a se ˈte.me/
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Cultural Note
A se teme is a reflexive verb, which is a common pattern for emotion verbs in Romanian. The reflexive pronoun changes with each person (mă, te, se, ne, vă, se). This verb is essential for expressing fears in relationships: 'Mă tem să nu te pierd' (I'm afraid of losing you).
📝 Example Sentences
Mă tem de singurătate.
I fear loneliness.
Nu te teme, sunt aici.
Don't be afraid, I'm here.
Se temea că va pierde totul.
He was afraid he would lose everything.