Topic: Romanian

"I have nothing!"

Translation:Eu nu am nimic!

December 11, 2016

4 Comments

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so is n-am like an optional contraction?

December 11, 2016
https://www.duolingo.com/potestasity

    Yes, "n-am" is optional.

    December 11, 2016
    https://www.duolingo.com/PaulMinden

      avoiding the contraction seems (and please correct me if I'm wrong) to make it possible to emphasize the negative. "asa ceva NU am" feels stronger than "n-am asa ceva". I may just be rambling...

      January 14, 2017
      https://www.duolingo.com/potestasity

        No, you're right.

        January 14, 2017
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