This is the 10194th most frequent Catalan word.
penar
To suffer or endure hardship.
In this sentence, 'penar' refers to experiencing suffering or hardship.
La guerra va fer penar molt a les famílies.
The war caused much suffering to the families.
Here, 'penar' indicates emotional pain or yearning for a love that is no longer present.
Penar per un amor perdut és habitual.
To suffer for a lost love is common.
In this usage, 'penar' means to endure punishment or consequences due to one's actions.