No. 3,070 in Catalan
morta
The Catalan word "morta" means "dead" (feminine form) in English.
In a sentence
La planta està morta perquè no l'hem regada.
The plant is dead because we did not water it.
Here, 'morta' is an adjective that describes the state of the plant (feminine singular subject).
La seva àvia va morir fa temps, ja fa molt que és morta.
Her grandmother passed away a long time ago; she has been dead for a while.
In this context, 'morta' is an adjective agreeing with 'àvia' (the feminine subject), indicating her current state.
L'obra representa una figura morta que suggereix una idea d'immortalitat.
The artwork depicts a deceased figure that suggests an idea of immortality.
Here, 'morta' modifies 'figura' (feminine singular), illustrating its status as deceased.
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