El torn
Example: El torn de nit és més tranquil a l'hospital.
Definition
"El torn" refers to a specific scheduled period or shift, especially in workplaces or institutions, during which certain duties or activities are carried out. For example, "el torn de nit" means the night shift, indicating the time when workers perform their tasks overnight.
Etymology
The phrase "el torn" comes from the Catalan word "torn," which originally meant 'a turn or round' in a sequence or series. It traces back to the Latin "tornus," meaning a lathe or something that turns. Over time, "el torn" evolved to denote a shift or designated time slot, especially in work contexts.
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"El torn" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 119 commonly used words.
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