Per
Example: Vaig caminar per la platja amb els meus amics.
Definition
"Per" is a Catalan preposition used to indicate motion through or along a place, cause, reason, or means by which something happens. For example, in the phrase 'Vaig caminar per la platja amb els meus amics,' it means 'through' or 'along' the beach.
Etymology
The Catalan preposition "per" originates from the Latin word "per," which also means 'through' or 'by means of.' This word has remained consistent in meaning across many Romance languages. Did you know that "per" is one of the most common and versatile prepositions in Catalan, used in a variety of contexts to express cause, passage, or agency?
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"Per" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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