leyen

In a sentence

• Estaven leyent un llibre molt interessant.

  They were reading a very interesting book.

  The word 'leyen' is the participle form of the verb 'llegir' (to read) in Catalan, showcasing a continuous action.

• Mentre leyien, van escoltar un soroll estrany.

  While they were reading, they heard a strange noise.

  Here 'leyen' is used to describe an ongoing past action happening simultaneously with another event.

• Quan acaben de leyir, volen comentar la història.

  When they finish reading, they want to discuss the story.

  The participle 'leyen' emphasizes the process of reading in the context of the continuity of the action.