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No. 233 in Catalan

hem

"Hem" is the first-person plural present indicative form of the verb "haver," meaning "we have" in English.

In a sentence

  • Hem anat al parc aquest matí.

    We went to the park this morning.

    In this sentence, 'hem' is the first-person plural present form of the verb 'haver,' used as an auxiliary verb in the present perfect tense.

  • Hem de sortir ara si volem arribar a temps.

    We must leave now if we want to arrive on time.

    Here, 'hem' is the first-person plural present form of the verb 'haver,' used in the idiomatic expression 'hem de,' which means 'we must.'

  • Nosaltres hem fet un gran esforç per aconseguir-ho.

    We have made a great effort to achieve it.

    Again, 'hem' is the first-person plural present form of 'haver,' serving as an auxiliary verb for the conjugation of the present perfect tense.

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