This is the 10273rd most frequent Catalan word.
ping
The Catalan word "ping" does not have a specific definition in Catalan and is likely borrowed as an onomatopoeia or term from English, often referencing a short, sharp sound or a network signal check.
This usage of 'ping' refers to the sound produced by the phone when a notification is received.
Vaig sentir un ping al mòbil quan vaig rebre el missatge.
I heard a ping on the phone when I received the message.
Here, 'ping' denotes a network tool used to test the reachability of a host on an IP network.
El sistema utilitza un ping per comprovar la connexió.
The system uses a ping to check the connection.
In this sentence, 'ping' is used metaphorically, meaning to send a message or inform someone.