No. 2,683 in Catalan
ací
"Ací" means "here" in English.
In a sentence
Viu ací des de fa molts anys.
He has lived here for many years.
In this sentence, 'ací' is used as an adverb to indicate the location where the person lives—pointing out a specific place.
Estaré ací per ajudar-te quan em necessites.
I will be here to help you when you need me.
The word 'ací' here serves as an adverb, designating the speaker's presence at a certain place for assistance.
¿Per què vindries ací si no t'agrada el lloc?
Why would you come here if you don't like the place?
'Ací' is utilized as an adverb to refer to the location being discussed, questioning the reason for visiting that place.
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