No. 192 in Catalan
nit
"Night."
In a sentence
La nit era molt fosca, només les estrelles il·luminaven el cel.
The night was very dark, only the stars illuminated the sky.
Here, 'nit' is used to define the time period between evening and morning, especially with the quality of darkness.
Vaig dormir tota la nit sense despertar-me ni un cop.
I slept all night without waking up even once.
In this sentence, 'nit' refers to the length of the nighttime, emphasizing the duration of sleep during this period.
Celebrem la Nit de Sant Joan amb focs artificials i música.
We celebrate the Night of Sant Joan with fireworks and music.
Here, 'Nit' is part of a cultural and temporal phrase, highlighting a specific event or celebration occurring at night.
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