This is the 4574th most frequent Catalan word.
penjada
"Penjada": A hang, hanging, or suspended state.
Here, 'penjada' refers to something that is suspended or attached to a vertical surface, which is a neutral and descriptive use of the term.
La pintura està penjada a la paret.
The painting is hanging on the wall.
In this sentence, 'penjada' is used metaphorically to describe precariousness or uncertainty, highlighting the delicate nature of the situation.
La situació era tan complicada que semblava penjada d’un fil.
The situation was so complicated that it seemed to be hanging by a thread.
In this context, 'penjada' refers colloquially to an instance of mental blockage or momentary lapse, showing its figurative usage in everyday speech.