This is the 11206th most frequent Catalan word.
tendir
To tend, stretch out, or lay out.
The verb 'tendir' is used here to describe a natural inclination or habit of someone.
Ell sempre tendeix a arribar tard.
He always tends to arrive late.
Here, 'tendir' refers to the action of stretching or hanging out clothes.
Hem de tendir la roba per a que s'assequi.
We need to hang the clothes out so they dry.
In this sentence, 'tendir' explains a general tendency or behavior observed in cultures over time.