This is the 6713th most frequent Catalan word.
serbal
"Serbal" in Catalan refers to the "rowan tree" or "service tree."
'Serbal' refers directly to the rowan tree in a literal context of the surroundings.
Vaig veure un serbal al jardí prop de casa.
I saw a rowan tree in the garden near my house.
'Serbal' denotes the subject of discussion, emphasizing its natural characteristics.
El serbal té unes baies que atreuen molts ocells.
The rowan tree has berries that attract many birds.
'Serbal' is used metaphorically, focusing on cultural beliefs associated with the tree.