temen

temen

"Temen" is the third-person plural form of the verb "tema" (to fear) in Catalan, meaning "they fear."

Here, 'temen' is used as the third-person plural of the verb 'témer,' meaning 'to fear.' It conveys the idea that the children collectively have a fear of darkness.

Els nens temen la foscor abans d'anar a dormir.

The children fear the dark before going to sleep.

In this sentence, 'temen' serves to express apprehension or concern about a probable future event. It illustrates the use of 'témer' to describe worrying about something.

Els habitants temen que hi hagi una tempesta molt forta aquesta nit.

The residents are afraid that there will be a very strong storm tonight.

Here, 'temen' characterizes the relationship of the students with the act of questioning; they are described as fearless in the context of seeking clarification.

Els alumnes no temen preguntar durant la classe, ja que volen aprendre més.

The students do not fear asking questions during the class, as they want to learn more.