No. 6,713 in Catalan
serbal
"Serbal" in Catalan refers to the "rowan tree" or "service tree."
In a sentence
Vaig veure un serbal al jardí prop de casa.
I saw a rowan tree in the garden near my house.
'Serbal' refers directly to the rowan tree in a literal context of the surroundings.
El serbal té unes baies que atreuen molts ocells.
The rowan tree has berries that attract many birds.
'Serbal' denotes the subject of discussion, emphasizing its natural characteristics.
Antigament, els pagesos consideraven que el serbal protegia contra els mals esperits.
Formerly, farmers believed that the rowan tree protected against bad spirits.
'Serbal' is used metaphorically, focusing on cultural beliefs associated with the tree.
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