This is the 9803rd most frequent Catalan word.
mengem
"Menjem" means "we eat" in English.
In this sentence, 'mengem' is the conjugated form of 'menjar' (to eat) in the first person plural (we) in the present tense, forming the main verb of the sentence.
Mengem pasta per dinar cada diumenge.
We eat pasta for lunch every Sunday.
Here, 'mengem' is used as a present tense verb describing the action of eating, specifically in a subordinate clause initiated by 'Quan' (When), highlighting time context.
Quan mengem, sempre volem postres després.
When we eat, we always want dessert afterwards.
The usage of 'mengem' demonstrates an ongoing habitual action, paired with the specified location and time details, contributing to the narrative context.