This is the 8540th most frequent Catalan word.
durs
"Hard" or "tough."
In this sentence, 'durs' functions as an adjective describing the physical characteristic of the furniture as hard or solid.
Els mobles són durs i resistents.
The furniture is hard and durable.
Here, 'durs' conveys a metaphorical meaning, describing the times as being difficult or challenging.
Els temps han estat molt durs per a tots nosaltres.
Times have been very tough for all of us.
In this context, 'dur' (singular form of 'durs') describes a specific state of the cheese, indicating a change in texture over time.