El funcionari
Example: El funcionari va gestionar els tràmits amb molta eficàcia.
Definition
"El funcionari" refers to a public official or civil servant who works for a government or public administration, responsible for managing administrative tasks and ensuring the proper functioning of public services. For example, "El funcionari va gestionar els tràmits amb molta eficàcia" means the official handled procedures very efficiently.
Etymology
The term "el funcionari" comes from the Latin word 'functionarius,' which means someone who performs a function or duty. It evolved through Old French and Catalan, reflecting the role of individuals responsible for official functions in government. Did you know? The root 'function' is still present, highlighting the job's focus on duties and tasks.
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"El funcionari" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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