Aquí
Example: Aquí és on vam passar les vacances d'estiu.
Definition
"Aquí" is an adverb used to indicate the location or place where the speaker is or where an event occurs, meaning 'here' in English. It specifies proximity in space relative to the speaker or the context in which it is used.
Etymology
The word "aquí" comes from the Latin adverb 'hic' meaning 'here', combined with the prefix 'a-' indicating direction or proximity. Over time, it evolved in Catalan and other Romance languages to express location near the speaker, similar to 'here' in English.
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"Aquí" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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