La bossa
Example: Vaig posar la bossa a l'espatlla abans de sortir.
Definition
"La bossa" refers to a bag or sack, typically used to carry personal items or groceries. It is commonly worn over the shoulder or carried by hand and serves as a practical container for everyday use, as in the phrase 'Vaig posar la bossa a l'espatlla abans de sortir.'
Etymology
The Catalan word "la bossa" comes from the Latin word 'bursa,' meaning purse or bag. Interestingly, 'bursa' also relates to a pouch or sack used in ancient times. Did you know that the same root gave rise to the English word 'purse'?
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"La bossa" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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