Clau
Example: La clau de la porta s'ha perdut durant el viatge.
Definition
"Clau" in Catalan refers to a physical key used to open or lock doors, as illustrated in the phrase 'La clau de la porta s'ha perdut durant el viatge,' meaning the door key was lost during the trip. It can also metaphorically mean a crucial element or solution.
Etymology
The word "clau" comes from the Latin 'clavis,' meaning key. It entered Catalan through the Vulgar Latin spoken in the region, evolving in spelling and pronunciation. Did you know that 'clavis' also gave rise to the English word 'clavis,' used in scholarly contexts to mean a guide or key to understanding?
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"Clau" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 111 commonly used words.
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