Segons
Example: Segons el temps, decidirem si sortim o no avui.
Definition
"Segons" is a Catalan preposition used to indicate accordance or conformity with something, often translated as 'according to' or 'depending on' in English. It expresses a condition or basis for an action or decision, as in "Segons el temps, decidirem si sortim o no avui."
Etymology
The Catalan word "segons" originates from the Latin word "secundum," which means 'following' or 'in accordance with.' Did you know? The Latin root also gave rise to the English word 'second,' originally meaning 'following after.' This connection highlights how "segons" conveys the idea of something occurring in relation to another factor.
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"Segons" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 115 commonly used words.
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