Encendre
Example: Encenc el llum quan entro a l'habitació fosca.
Definition
"Encendre" means to switch on or ignite a light, fire, or any device that produces light or heat. For example, in the phrase "Encenc el llum quan entro a l'habitació fosca," it refers to turning on the light when entering a dark room.
Etymology
The verb "encendre" comes from the Latin verb "incendere," which means to set on fire or kindle. Over time, it evolved in Catalan to mean turning on a light or igniting something. Did you know? The root "cendere" is related to the English word "cinder," referring to burnt remains from a fire.
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"Encendre" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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