On
Example: Vaig posar el llibre on em vas dir que el deixés.
Definition
"On" is a Catalan adverb used to indicate the place or location where an action occurs, similar to the English word 'where'. It helps specify the position or point in space related to the verb, as in the example phrase 'Vaig posar el llibre on em vas dir que el deixés'.
Etymology
The Catalan word "on" comes from the Latin word 'unde', meaning 'from where' or 'whence'. Over time, its meaning evolved to refer to location or place rather than origin. Did you know that "on" is closely related to English 'whence' and 'where', reflecting their common Latin roots?
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"On" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 111 commonly used words.
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