No. 364 in Catalan
em
The Catalan word "em" is a reflexive or personal pronoun meaning "myself" or "me" (used as an indirect or direct object).
In a sentence
Em llevo molt d'hora al matí.
I wake up very early in the morning.
Here, 'em' is a reflexive pronoun used with the verb 'llevar' to indicate that the subject is performing the action on themselves.
Em preocupa el seu estat de salut.
I am concerned about his health condition.
In this sentence, 'em' is a reflexive pronoun used in an impersonal sense with the verb 'preocupar' to express personal concern.
Sempre em porta la motxilla quan estic cansat.
He always carries the backpack for me when I am tired.
Here, 'em' acts as a reflexive pronoun in an indirect object context, indicating the backpack is carried for my benefit.
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