Útil
Example: Aquestes eines són molt útils per arreglar la casa.
Definition
"Útil" describes something that is practical and serves a helpful purpose, especially in accomplishing tasks or solving problems. For example, in the phrase 'Aquestes eines són molt útils per arreglar la casa,' it refers to tools that are very useful for fixing the house.
Etymology
The word "útil" comes from Latin 'utilis,' meaning 'useful' or 'fit for use.' It has been adopted into Catalan with a similar meaning. Did you know that its Latin root also gave rise to English words like 'utility' and 'utilize'?
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"Útil" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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