No. 10,903 in Catalan
sagnia
The Catalan word "sagnia" means "bleeding" or "loss," often referring to a physical or figurative drain.
In a sentence
La sagnia de recursos en aquest projecte ha estat enorme.
The drain of resources in this project has been enormous.
Here, "sagnia" is used metaphorically to refer to a substantial depletion of resources, conveying the idea of loss or consumption similar to bleeding.
Vam veure una sagnia de sang al camp després de l'accident.
We saw a pool of blood on the field after the accident.
In this example, "sagnia" refers directly to a bleeding or blood pool, indicating the physical presence of blood due to an injury or mishap.
La sagnia de professionals cap a altres països està afectant el sector.
The outflow of professionals to other countries is affecting the sector.
Here, "sagnia" is used metaphorically again, describing the migration or brain drain of professionals as a loss suffered by the sector.
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