This is the 4887th most frequent Catalan word.
topat
"Topat" means "bumped" or "hit" in English.
In this sentence, 'topat' indicates a physical encounter or collision with an object, exemplifying its use in describing accidental contact.
Mentre caminava pel bosc, he topat amb una branca caiguda.
While walking through the forest, I bumped into a fallen branch.
Here, 'topant' metaphorically describes coming across old memories, showing its application in abstract or figurative contexts.
Topant amb vells records, vaig sentir nostàlgia.
Stumbling upon old memories, I felt nostalgic.
This sentence uses 'topat' in the intellectual or conversational sense of encountering or coming into contact with an idea or thought.