No. 7,189 in Catalan
aixequi
The Catalan word "aixequi" means "to lift" or "to raise" (subjunctive or imperative form).
In a sentence
Quan aixequi la mà, pots començar a parlar.
When I raise my hand, you can start speaking.
In this sentence, 'aixequi' is used as a verb, referring to the act of raising one's hand.
No crec que ell s’aixequi tan aviat al matí.
I don't think he wakes up so early in the morning.
Here, 'aixequi' is part of the reflexive verb 'aixecar-se', indicating waking up.
És important que es mantingui dret quan s’aixequi de la cadira.
It's important that he remains straight when standing up from the chair.
In this context, 's’aixequi' refers to the action of standing up from a seated position.
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