No. 2,765 in Catalan
canvien
"Canvien" means "they change" in English.
In a sentence
Els colors canvien quan es fa de nit.
The colors change when night falls.
In this sentence, 'canvien' is the third-person plural form of the verb 'canviar,' meaning 'to change,' indicating that the colors undergo a change when night arrives.
Canvien les coses quan prenem decisions importants.
Things change when we make important decisions.
Here, 'canvien' is used to express the fact that situations or circumstances alter based on pivotal actions or events.
Les estacions de l'any canvien cada tres mesos.
The seasons of the year change every three months.
In this context, 'canvien' describes the periodic transition of the year's seasons, emphasizing a natural pattern of change.
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