No. 5,968 in Catalan
izan
"Izan" is not a Catalan word; it is a Basque word meaning "to be."
In a sentence
La seva opinió és una mostra d'izan que cal considerar.
Their opinion is an example of a trait worth considering.
Here, 'izan' denotes a character or trait of someone or something that is noteworthy.
Hem de tenir en compte l'izan de cada persona en aquesta situació.
We must take into account each person's nature in this situation.
In this sentence, 'izan' is used to convey the inherent qualities or disposition of individuals.
La decisió que va prendre demostra un gran izan i determinació.
The decision they made shows great character and determination.
Here, 'izan' reflects personal strength or integrity in the context of a decision-making scenario.
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