Intentar
Example: Vaig intentar parlar amb ella però estava ocupada.
Definition
"Intentar" means to make an effort or try to do something, often implying a purposeful attempt to achieve a goal or complete an action. For example, in the phrase "Vaig intentar parlar amb ella però estava ocupada," it expresses the effort to speak with someone who was busy.
Etymology
The word "intentar" comes from the Latin verb 'intentare,' which means to stretch out or aim for. This evolved into the Old French 'ententer,' meaning to try or attempt. The Catalan "intentar" retains this sense of trying or making an effort. Did you know that the root relates to aiming or directing effort toward something, highlighting the active nature of trying?
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"Intentar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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