No. 6,372 in Catalan
nus
Knot.
In a sentence
El nus de la corda estava difícil de desfer.
The knot of the rope was difficult to untie.
In this sentence, 'nus' is used in its literal meaning as a physical knot.
El nus a l'estómac no em deixava tranquil.
The knot in my stomach wouldn't let me be calm.
Here, 'nus' is used metaphorically to describe an emotional tension or discomfort.
El nus del problema radica en la seva complexitat.
The crux of the problem lies in its complexity.
In this usage, 'nus' represents the central or key part of an issue, often metaphorically.
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