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trobem
"Troben" is the Catalan verb "to find" in the present tense conjugated for "we". It is simply the Catalan-AN dative construction.
In a sentence
Ens trobem amb els nostres amics a la plaça.
We meet our friends at the square.
The verb 'trobem' here is used in the context of 'meeting' someone, specifically in a mutual agreement or pre-planned manner.
Després de buscar molt, trobem la resposta correcte.
After searching a lot, we find the correct answer.
The verb 'trobem' is used in the sense of 'finding' or 'discovering' something after an effort or search.
Quan ens anem a l'excursió, sempre trobem paisatges bonics.
When we go on excursions, we always encounter beautiful landscapes.
The verb 'trobem' conveys 'encountering' something, typically unexpectedly or as part of an experience.
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