No. 10,169 in Catalan
patien
"Patien" is the third person plural imperfect tense of the verb "patir," meaning "they suffered" or "they were suffering."
In a sentence
Els alumnes patien pel resultat de l'examen.
The students were worried about the exam's result.
In this sentence, 'patien' is used to express concern or worry.
Els esportistes patien durant l'entrenament intensiu.
The athletes suffered during the intense training.
Here, 'patien' is used to indicate experiencing physical or emotional stress.
En la guerra, molts innocents patien terribles conseqüències.
During the war, many innocents suffered terrible consequences.
The word 'patien' in this sentence suggests enduring hardship or unfortunate circumstances.
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