No. 8,539 in Catalan
duri
The Catalan word "duri" is the subjunctive form of the verb "durar," meaning "last" or "endure."
In a sentence
Espero que aquest projecte duri molts anys.
I hope this project lasts for many years.
In this sentence, "duri" is the subjunctive form of the verb "durar," meaning "to last." It indicates a wish or hope for the project's longevity.
Perquè la pintura duri més temps, ha de ser de bona qualitat.
For the paint to last longer, it must be of good quality.
Here, "duri" expresses the subjunctive mood to describe a condition under which the paint's duration will be extended.
És important que la classe duri una hora exacta.
It is important that the class lasts exactly one hour.
In this example, "duri" is used in the subjunctive mood, emphasizing the importance of the class's duration conforming to the specified time frame.
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