No. 31 in Catalan
ho
The Catalan word "ho" is a neutral pronoun meaning "it" or "that," often referring to an idea or previously mentioned concept.
In a sentence
Ho vaig veure clar des del principi.
I saw it clearly from the beginning.
Here, 'ho' is a direct object pronoun that replaces a neutral or unspecified thing being referenced.
Si tens dubtes, fes-me-ho saber.
If you have doubts, let me know about it.
In this sentence, 'ho' is used as an object pronoun referring to a previously mentioned situation or idea.
Es trist, però ho hauràs d'acceptar.
It is sad, but you will have to accept it.
Here, 'ho' functions as an object pronoun that stands for a general idea or concept introduced earlier or understood from context.
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