Ensenyar
Example: El professor va ensenyar tècniques avançades durant el curs intensiu.
Definition
"Ensenyar" means to teach or to show something to someone, often involving the transfer of knowledge or skills. For example, a teacher can 'ensenyar' advanced techniques during an intensive course, helping learners understand and apply new concepts effectively.
Etymology
The word "ensenyar" comes from the Old Catalan verb derived from the Latin 'insignare', meaning 'to mark' or 'to designate'. Over time, it evolved to mean 'to instruct' or 'to teach', reflecting the idea of marking knowledge onto someone’s understanding. Did you know? The root relates to the concept of making something clear or visible.
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"Ensenyar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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