This is the 446th most frequent Romanian word.
trebuit
"Trebuit" means "needed" or "was necessary" in English.
In this sentence, 'trebuit' is used to indicate a necessity or obligation in the past.
A trebuit să plec devreme.
I had to leave early.
In this case, 'trebuit' is employed to express an action that was compelled or required in the past, often showing curiosity or frustration.
De ce ai trebuit să mă întrebi asta?
Why did you have to ask me that?
Here, 'trebuit' negates a necessity or obligation that was expected in the past.