No. 7,715 in Catalan
castiguen
"They punish."
In a sentence
Els mestres castiguen els estudiants que no fan els deures.
The teachers punish the students who don't do their homework.
Here, 'castiguen' refers to an action taken by teachers as an outcome of not completing set tasks, showing a direct disciplinary context.
Si juguen brut, els árbitres castiguen l'equip.
If they play dirty, the referees penalize the team.
In this sentence, 'castiguen' expresses the act of penalizing unfair behavior during a game, highlighting a consequence within a sport.
Els pares castiguen els seus fills si menteixen.
Parents punish their children if they lie.
Here, 'castiguen' demonstrates the act of disciplining children for dishonest behavior, emphasizing moral teaching.
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