No. 5,005 in Catalan
abellan
"Abellan" is not a standard Catalan word; it could be a proper noun or a misspelling.
In a sentence
L'abellà recull néctar de les flors al camp.
The bumblebee collects nectar from the flowers in the field.
In this sentence, 'abellà' is used in its literal sense to denote the insect, bumblebee.
La seva capacitat per treballar com un abellà és impressionant.
His ability to work like a bumblebee is impressive.
In this sentence, 'abellà' is used metaphorically to liken someone's work ethic to the industrious behavior of a bumblebee.
Aquest dolor recorda la picada d'un abellà.
This pain resembles the sting of a bumblebee.
Here, 'abellà' refers to the bumblebee in the context of its sting, emphasizing a sensation or analogy.
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