No. 1,184 in Catalan
estic
"Estic" means "I am" in English.
In a sentence
Estic cansat després de treballar tot el dia.
I am tired after working all day.
In this sentence, 'estic' is used as the first-person singular present tense of the verb 'estar' to indicate a temporary physical condition or state.
Estic a la cuina preparant el sopar.
I am in the kitchen preparing dinner.
In this sentence, 'estic' is used to express location or position as the first-person singular present tense of 'estar'.
Estic content amb els resultats de l'examen.
I am happy with the exam results.
Here, 'estic' indicates a temporary emotional state, again in the first-person singular present tense of the verb 'estar'.
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