This is the 1726th most frequent Catalan word.
leyen
The word "leyen" does not exist in Catalan.
The word 'leyen' is the participle form of the verb 'llegir' (to read) in Catalan, showcasing a continuous action.
Estaven leyent un llibre molt interessant.
They were reading a very interesting book.
Here 'leyen' is used to describe an ongoing past action happening simultaneously with another event.
Mentre leyien, van escoltar un soroll estrany.
While they were reading, they heard a strange noise.
The participle 'leyen' emphasizes the process of reading in the context of the continuity of the action.