No. 2,089 in Catalan
pot
The Catalan word "pot" means "can" (as in ability or possibility) or "jar/pot" (container), depending on context.
In a sentence
Ell pot anar a la festa.
He can go to the party.
In this context, 'pot' functions as a conjugation of the verb 'poder', meaning 'can' or 'to be able to'.
A la cuina, hi ha un pot de vidre.
In the kitchen, there is a glass jar.
Here, 'pot' is a noun referring to a 'jar'.
Si vols, pots guardar això al pot.
If you want, you can store this in the jar.
In this sentence, 'pot' appears as a noun for 'jar' and 'pots' is a conjugation of 'poder', making this sentence a good demonstration of mixed usage.
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