No. 2,892 in Catalan
duu
"duu" (from "dur") means "he/she/it carries" or "wears."
In a sentence
Ell duu una jaqueta nova.
He is wearing a new jacket.
In this sentence, 'duu' is used as a form of the verb 'dur', which means 'to carry or wear'. Here, it translates to 'is wearing' as the subject is carrying or wearing the jacket.
Sempre duu els seus llibres a mà.
He always carries his books close at hand.
Here, 'duu' indicates the action of carrying items physically, emphasizing the habitual aspect of carrying books with him.
La pluja duu un sentiment de nostàlgia.
The rain brings a sense of nostalgia.
In this example, the usage of 'duu' metaphorically conveys the idea of bringing or evoking an emotion or feeling, extending its meaning beyond physical carrying.
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