Tenir
Example: Pots tenir el llibre a la mà mentre llegeixes.
Definition
"Tenir" is a verb meaning to hold or have something in one's possession or control, as in "You can tenir the book in your hand while reading." It expresses physical holding or possessing an object or abstract concept.
Etymology
The word "tenir" comes from the Latin verb 'tenere,' which means to hold or keep. Over time, it evolved in Catalan and other Romance languages to carry the same meaning. Did you know that 'tenere' is also the root of English words like 'tenant' and 'tenure,' all related to holding or possessing?
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"Tenir" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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