No. 515 in Catalan
tens
"You have" (second person singular present of "tenir").
In a sentence
Tens un llibre a la motxilla?
Do you have a book in your backpack?
The word 'tens' is the second-person singular present indicative form of the verb 'tenir' (to have). Here, it asks possession of an item.
Quan tens l'examen, avui o demà?
When do you have the exam, today or tomorrow?
In this sentence, 'tens' is used to inquire about a scheduled event, implying possession of an obligation.
Si tens temps, podem anar al cinema.
If you have time, we can go to the cinema.
Here, 'tens' refers to the availability of time, indicating the concept of having a resource.
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