No. 891 in Catalan
tinc
"I have."
In a sentence
Tinc un llibre que vull llegir.
I have a book that I want to read.
In this sentence, 'tinc' is used to denote possession.
Tinc gana, podríem anar a dinar.
I am hungry, we could go eat.
Here, 'tinc' is part of the idiomatic expression 'tinc gana', which translates to 'I am hungry' but literally means 'I have hunger.'
No tinguis por, estic aquí.
Do not be afraid, I am here.
'Tinc' appears in the negative imperative form 'tinguis,' used to give advice or reassurance.
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