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escorcollassin
The word "escorcollassin" is the third-person plural imperfect subjunctive form of "escorcollar," meaning "they searched" or "they frisked" (in a hypothetical or past context).
In a sentence
Els agents van demanar permís per assegurar-se que no escorcollassin l'edifici sense autorització.
The officers requested permission to ensure they did not search the building without authorization.
Used to express a negative imperative or subjunctive form, demonstrating careful action.
Era necessari que escorcollassin totes les habitacions abans de procedir.
It was necessary for them to search all the rooms before proceeding.
Used in a past subjunctive mood, indicating an action required under specific circumstances.
L'inspector temia que els lladres escorcollassin la casa per buscar el cofre.
The inspector feared that the thieves would search the house looking for the chest.
Showcases hypothetical or feared action in subjunctive mood.
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