No. 18 in Catalan
als
"Als" in Catalan means "to the" or "at the" in English (masculine plural form).
In a sentence
Vaig donar el llibre als nens.
I gave the book to the children.
The word 'als' is a contraction of 'a' (to) and 'els' (the, plural), functioning as a prepositional phrase indicating the indirect object of the action, 'the children'.
Als matins, m'agrada caminar.
In the mornings, I enjoy walking.
Here, 'als' combines 'a' (to) with 'els' (the, plural), forming a prepositional locution to specify the time frame, 'the mornings'.
He deixat les claus als teus amics.
I left the keys with your friends.
In this sentence, 'als' contracts 'a' (to) and 'els' (the, plural), indicating the indirect object of the action, 'your friends'.
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