No. 651 in Catalan
temes
"Temes" in Catalan means "topics" or "subjects" (plural). It can also mean "you fear" (from the verb "tema," second person singular form in present indicative).
In a sentence
Els temes d'aquest llibre són molt interessants.
The topics of this book are very interesting.
Here, 'temes' is used to mean 'topics' or 'subjects' that a book discusses.
Per temes administratius, hem d'ajustar els terminis.
For administrative reasons, we need to adjust the deadlines.
In this sentence, 'temes' refers to 'matters' or 'issues' of an administrative nature.
No temes el futur, perquè el pots afrontar.
Do not fear the future, because you can face it.
Here, 'temes' comes from the verb 'témer,' meaning 'to fear,' and it is the second-person singular form in the imperative mood.
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