No. 7,819 in Catalan
colpegi
"Colpegi" means "hit" or "strike" in English.
In a sentence
És important que l'estudiant colpegi la campana amb precisió.
It's important for the student to hit the bell accurately.
The word 'colpegi' here is in the subjunctive present form, indicating a suggestion or a recommendation.
Si colpegi fort aquesta porta, potser es trencarà.
If you strike this door hard, it might break.
In this instance, 'colpegi' is used to indicate a hypothetical action, suggesting care and consideration.
Que no colpegi la taula durant la reunió, per favor.
Please do not hit the table during the meeting.
The use of 'colpegi' here as a negative imperative serves to give a polite command.
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