No. 6,051 in Catalan
kriví
"Kriví" in Catalan refers to a chief or leader, historically associated with Slavic tribal communities.
In a sentence
El kriví de la regió va prendre la decisió.
The kriví of the region made the decision.
Here, 'kriví' is used as a noun referring to a historical or regional figure.
Ens vam apropar al kriví per demanar-li consell.
We approached the kriví to seek advice.
'Kriví' in this sentence implies someone who is seen as having authority or wisdom in a cultural or historical sense.
Ell és considerat el millor kriví de tots.
He is considered the best kriví of them all.
Usage of 'kriví' in the superlative form suggests a particularly revered status or capability of the person being described.
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