Pujar
Example: Els preus van pujar molt durant l'estiu passat.
Definition
"Pujar" means to move something or oneself to a higher position or level, or to increase in quantity or intensity. For example, prices that rise over time are said to "pujar".
Etymology
The Catalan verb "pujar" comes from the Latin verb 'pōnĕre' through its development in Vulgar Latin and Old Catalan. It is related to the idea of ascending or lifting up. Did you know that "pujar" is cognate with the Spanish 'subir,' both meaning to go up or increase?
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"Pujar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 115 commonly used words.
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