This is the 2690th most frequent Catalan word.
afirmen
"Afirmen" means "they affirm" or "they assert."
The word "afirmen" is used here to denote that the scientists state or confirm something as true based on evidence or consensus.
Els científics afirmen que el canvi climàtic és un problema greu.
Scientists affirm that climate change is a serious problem.
Here, "afirmen" indicates that the witnesses assert or allege their observations as true.
Alguns testimonis afirmen haver vist l'accident des de lluny.
Some witnesses claim to have seen the accident from afar.
In this instance, the verb "afirmen" expresses the declaration or firm belief of the community members regarding their preferences.