parlem

This is the 1940th most frequent Catalan word.


parlem

"Parlem" means "we speak" or "let's talk" in English.


This usage of 'parlem' is the present tense, first-person plural of the verb 'parlar', indicating an ongoing or habitual action that a group (including the speaker) performs together—talking about a specified topic.

Parlem sobre els teus plans per al futur.

We talk about your plans for the future.


Here, 'parlem' is used to propose a future action, where the group including the speaker intends to converse after a specified condition—after lunch.

D'acord, després de dinar parlem amb ell.

Alright, after lunch we will talk with him.


In this context, 'parlem' is in the subjunctive mood, expressing necessity or a condition—in this case, the importance of clarity in communication.

És important que parlem clarament per evitar malentesos.

It is important that we speak clearly to avoid misunderstandings.