No. 2,565 in Catalan
entenem
"Entenem" means "we understand" in English.
In a sentence
Entenem la importància de la comunicació en una relació.
We understand the importance of communication in a relationship.
Here, 'entenem' is used as the first-person plural present indicative form of 'entendre,' meaning 'we understand.' It expresses comprehension or awareness of a concept.
Si ho expliquem bé, segur que ho entenem.
If we explain it well, surely we will understand it.
In this sentence, 'entenem' again is used as the first-person plural present indicative form of 'entendre.' It reflects understanding as a result of clarification.
A vegades no sabem per què no ens entenem.
Sometimes we don't know why we don't understand each other.
Here, 'entenem' conveys mutual comprehension and is part of a reflexive verb structure indicating difficulty in understanding among individuals.
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