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ai

The Catalan word "ai" is an interjection used to express pain, surprise, fear, or pity, equivalent to "ouch" or "oh" in English.

In a sentence

Ai, quina sorpresa veure't aquí!
Oh, what a surprise to see you here!
The word "ai" is used as an exclamation to express surprise or astonishment.
Ai, m'he fet mal al peu.
Ouch, I hurt my foot.
Here, "ai" expresses pain or discomfort.
Ai, si hagués estudiat més, hauria aprovat.
Oh, if I had studied more, I would have passed.
In this sentence, "ai" conveys a sense of regret or longing regarding a past situation.

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