Demanar
Example: Vaig demanar ajuda quan no vaig entendre l'exercici.
Definition
"Demanar" means to ask for something, such as help, information, or permission. It involves requesting or seeking something from someone else, often in a polite or formal manner. For example, one might say 'Vaig demanar ajuda' to indicate they asked for help.
Etymology
The word "demanar" comes from the Latin verb 'demandare,' which means to entrust or commit. Over time, it evolved in Catalan to specifically mean to ask or request. Did you know? The root 'mandare' in Latin is also the origin of the English word 'mandate,' linking the idea of entrusting with asking.
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"Demanar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (B1) - set 3", containing 113 commonly used words.
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