This is the 6065th most frequent Catalan word.
laia
"Laia" is a Catalan feminine given name.
In this sentence, 'Laia' is a proper noun, commonly used as a name for a person.
La Laia juga amb la pilota al parc.
Laia is playing with the ball in the park.
Here, 'laia' is a noun referring to a tool similar to a pitchfork or agricultural tool.
Aprofitarem la laia per a recolzar els troncs.
We will use the lade for supporting the logs.
'Laia' is used as a direct address to someone named Laia, indicating it's a name.