No. 948 in Catalan
puja
"Puja" in Catalan means "rise," "increase," or "climb."
In a sentence
La puja del preu de l'habitatge és preocupant.
The rise in housing prices is concerning.
In this sentence, 'puja' is used as a noun meaning 'rise' or 'increase'.
Si plou, la puja ajuda a regar les plantes.
If it rains, the falling rain helps water the plants.
Here, 'puja' refers to 'rainfall' and is used as a noun to denote the act of rain falling.
Si no et fa por, puja fins al cim de la muntanya.
If you’re unafraid, ascend to the top of the mountain.
In this context, 'puja' is the imperative form of the verb 'pujar,' meaning 'to ascend' or 'to go up'.
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