El calaix
Example: Vaig posar els llibres dins del calaix de l'escriptori.
Definition
"El calaix" refers to a drawer, typically a sliding compartment in furniture like desks or cabinets, used for storing items such as books, documents, or personal belongings.
Etymology
The term "el calaix" comes from Catalan, derived from the Latin word 'calceus,' meaning a shoe or covering, metaphorically extended to mean a compartment or container. Did you know? The idea of 'calaix' as a drawer reflects its function as a 'container' within furniture.
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"El calaix" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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