No. 2,739 in Catalan
avi
Grandfather.
In a sentence
L'avi m'ha explicat moltes històries de la seva joventut.
My grandfather has told me many stories from his youth.
In this sentence, 'avi' refers to a person's grandfather, illustrating the familial relationship.
Ahir vaig anar de visita a casa del meu avi.
Yesterday, I visited my grandfather's house.
Here, 'avi' is again used to signify 'grandfather,' indicating the direct family connection.
Avi, sempre em comptes històries molt interessants!
Grandfather, you always tell me very interesting stories!
In this usage, 'avi' is employed as a direct form of address in conversation, showing respect and affection.
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