No. 5,348 in Catalan
canari
"Canari" in Catalan means "canary" (a small songbird).
In a sentence
Els canaris són ocells petits i bonics.
Canaries are small and beautiful birds.
In this sentence, 'canaris' is used as a noun referring to the bird species, demonstrating its primary and literal meaning in Catalan.
El meu amic posa molta cura en criar canaris.
My friend takes great care in raising canaries.
Here, 'canaris' still refers to the bird species but within the context of aviculture or the act of raising them, showing its usage in a specific hobby.
He comprat un nou canari l'altre dia.
I bought a new canary the other day.
In this example, 'canari' is singular and indicates possession or an individual bird of that species as a pet, illustrating its application in everyday life scenarios.
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