No. 711 in Catalan
catalana
"Catalana" means "Catalan" (feminine form), referring to something or someone from Catalonia.
In a sentence
La cuina catalana és molt variada i rica.
Catalan cuisine is very varied and rich.
The word 'catalana' here is used as an adjective derived from proper noun 'Catalunya', denoting a relation to the Catalonia region, specifically qualifying 'cuina' (cuisine).
La catalana va guanyar la cursa amb gran determinació.
The Catalan woman won the race with great determination.
In this sentence, 'catalana' is used as a demonym and a substantivized adjective referring to a female person native to or associated with Catalonia.
Vaig estudiar història catalana a la universitat.
I studied Catalan history at the university.
Here, 'catalana' is functioning as an adjective modifying 'història', indicating that it pertains to the history of Catalonia.
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