This is the 6172nd most frequent Catalan word.
maliar
"Maliar" in Catalan means "to curse" or "to cast a spell."
Maliar is used to describe the sound a cat makes; 'meowing'. It represents the action of producing sounds characteristic of cats.
El gat no ha deixat de maliar durant tota la nit.
The cat has not stopped meowing throughout the night.
Here, maliar again conveys the sound made by cats and implies a situation involving stray cats communicating vocally.
Els veïns senten els gats del carrer maliant.
The neighbors hear the cats from the street meowing.
Maliar is utilized to describe the response of a kitten expressing its desire or anticipation, showcasing communication through sound.