El joc
Example: Els nens gaudeixen molt jugant al joc de taula.
Definition
"El joc" refers to a game or play, which is an activity that people, especially children, engage in for amusement, entertainment, or competition. It often involves rules and can be physical, mental, or both, like a board game or a sport.
Etymology
The term "el joc" comes from the Catalan language, where "joc" means game or play. It is derived from the Latin word "iocus," meaning joke or sport. Did you know that "iocus" also gave rise to the English word "joke"? This connection highlights how play and humor have been linked since ancient times.
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"El joc" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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