El llac
Example: El llac és molt gran i ple de peixos.
Definition
"El llac" refers to a natural body of water, typically freshwater, that is surrounded by land. Lakes vary in size and depth, often serving as habitats for various aquatic species. For example, "El llac és molt gran i ple de peixos" means the lake is very large and full of fish.
Etymology
The phrase "el llac" comes from Catalan, where "el" is the definite article meaning 'the,' and "llac" means 'lake.' The word "llac" traces back to the Latin word "lacus," which also means 'lake' or 'pond.' Did you know that many European languages have similar words for lake derived from Latin, highlighting the shared linguistic history?
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"El llac" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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