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Catalan frequency list

No. 16 in Catalan

aquest

"Aquest" means "this" in English.

In a sentence

  • Aquest llibre és molt interessant.

    This book is very interesting.

    The word "aquest" is used here as a demonstrative adjective, describing the noun "llibre" (book). It is equivalent to "this" in English.

  • Vam parlar amb aquest que coneixes.

    We spoke with this one whom you know.

    "Aquest" is used here as a demonstrative pronoun, referring to a specific person without repeating the noun. It conveys 'this one'.

  • Has vist aquestes flors?

    Have you seen these flowers?

    While illustrating "aquestes" (the plural of "aquest"), this demonstrates its use as an adjective, modifying the plural noun "flors" (flowers).

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