No. 4,065 in Catalan
desconeix
"Desconeix" means "does not know" or "is unaware of" in English.
In a sentence
No sabem el resultat perquè l'autor encara el desconeix.
We do not know the result because the author still doesn't know it.
Here, 'desconeix' is used in the sense of 'not knowing something' or 'being unaware of something.' It represents a lack of knowledge about the mentioned subject.
La ciència moderna desconeix certs fenòmens de la naturalesa.
Modern science is unaware of certain natural phenomena.
In this sentence, 'desconeix' conveys the meaning of science not being aware or knowledgeable about certain phenomena, emphasizing an absence of understanding.
La raó exacta per la qual va marxar ens és desconeguda.
The exact reason why they left is unknown to us.
Although 'desconeguda' is derived from 'desconeix,' this sentence highlights the adjective form indicating that the reason is unknown or not recognized, showing its versatility in language contexts.
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