Mai
Example: Avui fa més calor que mai a la ciutat.
Definition
"Mai" is an adverb in Catalan used to indicate 'ever' or 'never' in negative contexts, referring to any time at all. For example, in the phrase 'Avui fa més calor que mai a la ciutat,' it means 'ever,' expressing that today is hotter than ever in the city.
Etymology
The Catalan adverb "mai" comes from the Latin word 'magis,' meaning 'more' or 'greater.' Over time, it evolved to express time-related concepts such as 'ever' or 'never.' Did you know that similar forms appear in other Romance languages, often indicating time or degree?
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"Mai" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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