No. 780 in Catalan
ets
"ETS" means "you are" in English.
In a sentence
Ets una persona molt amable.
You are a very kind person.
Here, 'ets' is used as the conjugated form of the verb 'ser' (to be) in the second person singular, indicating a permanent state or characteristic.
Si ets aquí, fes-me un senyal.
If you are here, give me a sign.
In this sentence, 'ets' is employed in a conditional clause to denote the presence or state of being, directed towards the listener.
Tu ets qui em dóna força.
You are the one who gives me strength.
The word 'ets' functions here as a link to identify the subject 'you' with the complement, emphasizing their quality or role.
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