This is the 3630th most frequent Catalan word.
sem
"Sem" is not a standalone word in Catalan; it might be a shortened form or part of a phrase.
In this sentence, 'sem' is a contraction used informally in some Catalan dialects to indicate 'som' (we are).
Sem previsors quan planegem.
We are prudent when we plan.
Here, 'sem' could colloquially represent 'sembla' (it seems) or refer to 'sembra' (sowing). Context determines usage.
Sempre apliquem la regla: 'Sem abans de tot.'
We always apply the rule: 'Seed before everything.'
In this usage, 'sem' is a creative abbreviation for 'essència' or an informal expression unclear without contextual understanding.