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donin
"Donin" is the third-person plural present subjunctive form of "donar," meaning "they give" in English.
In a sentence
Espero que em donin una resposta aviat.
I hope they give me an answer soon.
The word "donin" is used here as a subjunctive verb form indicating expectation or wish.
És important que els experts donin consells adequats.
It is important that experts give adequate advice.
"Donin" in this sentence indicates a necessity or requirement within a subjunctive context.
Per tal que el projecte avanci, cal que les autoritats donin suport.
For the project to move forward, it is necessary for the authorities to provide support.
"Donin" is used to express a condition necessary for a desired outcome, within a subjunctive structure.
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