dur

dur

"Dur" in Catalan means "hard" or "lasting."

The word 'durar' is used in its infinitive form and means 'to last,' indicating the duration of time for which something persists.

Aquest projecte pot durar anys.

This project can last for years.

Here 'dur' is used in the context of carrying a physical object, indicating the action of conveying something.

Vaig portar la caixa fins al cotxe, perquè pesa molt i no puc dur-la a mà.

I carried the box to the car because it is very heavy and I cannot carry it by hand.

In this sentence, 'durar' refers to an item's ability to remain in good condition over time, describing durability.

Aquest material és molt resistent i pot durar molt temps sense desgastar-se.

This material is very durable and can last a long time without wearing out.