No. 3,557 in Catalan
mur
"Mur" in Catalan means "wall."
In a sentence
El mur de la ciutat antic és molt alt.
The wall of the ancient city is very tall.
Here, 'mur' refers to the actual physical wall of a city, demonstrating its concrete usage in spatial context.
La murada protegeix el castell de possibles atacs.
The rampart protects the castle from possible attacks.
In this sentence, 'mur' is used metaphorically to represent a broader structure in the form of 'murada,' indicating fortification.
Hem d'aixecar un mur de solidaritat entre tots.
We must build a wall of solidarity among all of us.
Here, 'mur' symbolizes unity and togetherness, using 'wall' as an abstract concept for emotional or social protection.
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