raspallem

This is the 10595th most frequent Catalan word.


raspallem

"Raspallem" means "we brush" in English.


'Raspallem' is used reflexively here, indicating the action of brushing that we perform on ourselves.

Ens raspallem les dents després de cada àpat.

We brush our teeth after each meal.


In this case, 'raspallem' is used transitively, referring to the action of brushing performed on the cat.

Ells raspallem el gat perquè tingui el pelatge net.

They brush the cat so that its fur is clean.


Here, 'raspallem' indicates the action of removing dust using a brush.

Raspallem la pols de la catifa abans que arribin els convidats.

We brush the dust off the carpet before the guests arrive.