Dolent
Example: Em sento dolent perquè tinc mal de cap.
Definition
"Dolent" is a Catalan adverb meaning feeling bad or unwell, often used to describe a state of discomfort or illness, as in the example phrase 'Em sento dolent perquè tinc mal de cap,' which translates to 'I feel bad because I have a headache.'
Etymology
The Catalan word "dolent" comes from the Latin verb 'dolere,' meaning 'to feel pain or sorrow.' Over time, it evolved into the adjective form in Catalan to describe someone feeling bad or sick. Did you know? Its root is shared with English words like 'doleful,' which also relates to sorrow or pain.
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"Dolent" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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