No. 377 in Catalan
se
"Se" is a reflexive or impersonal pronoun in Catalan.
In a sentence
Es renta les mans abans de menjar.
He washes his hands before eating.
In this reflexive verb usage, 'es' is part of the verb 'rentar-se' (to wash oneself).
Se sap que arribarà tard.
It is known that he will arrive late.
Here, 'se' is an impersonal pronoun used to express that the subject is not specific and refers generally.
Els plats se serviran a les vuit del vespre.
The dishes will be served at eight in the evening.
In this sentence, 'se' is used in a passive construction to indicate the action will be performed without indicating the actor.
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