No. 9,143 in Catalan
funcionant
"Funcionant" means "working" or "functioning."
In a sentence
L'ordinador està funcionant perfectament.
The computer is functioning perfectly.
Here, 'funcionant' describes the state of the computer operating correctly as a present continuous verb.
El rellotge no està funcionant des de fa dies.
The watch hasn't been functioning for days.
Here, 'funcionant' is used to denote that the watch is not operating, emphasizing a period of dysfunction as a present continuous verb in a negative statement.
Quan veig les màquines al taller, sempre estan funcionant.
When I see the machines at the workshop, they are always functioning.
Here, 'funcionant' explains that the machines are in operation whenever observed, highlighting constant activity as a present continuous verb.
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