No. 2,060 in Catalan
diu
"Says."
In a sentence
Ella diu que el llibre és interessant.
She says that the book is interesting.
In this sentence, 'diu' is the conjugated form in the present tense of the verb 'dir' (to say) for the third person singular, used to report speech.
El cartell diu que l'oficina està tancada.
The sign says that the office is closed.
Here, 'diu' is used metaphorically for an object (the sign) providing information, representing an extension of speech.
Quan et diu l'hora exacta, ja pots marxar.
When he/she tells you the exact time, you can leave.
In this case, 'diu' represents conveying specific, potentially verbal or written, information.
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