Verbs

Catalan Lesson 12 (Verbs and Time)

Duration: 30 mins

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This is the 12th lesson about Catalan verbs, as well as time expressions such as hours, days, and months. Finally some simple common phrases. I will try to give examples using both vocabulary and grammar. That way it will be easy for you to see the words when they are separate and when they are in a sentence. Going through the whole page should take about 30 min. Make sure to read the pronunciation and hear the audio as well. If you have any question about this course, please email me directly at Catalan Classes.

Verbs

Before we move on to lessons about the present, past, and future, we need to discuss verbs in general. The verb is the second most used part of speech after the noun. That means we need to pay more attention to its different forms and tenses.

Below is a list of 16 verbs that you might come across or use very often. They are in their raw format (not conjugated yet). The table contains 3 columns (English, Catalan, and Audio). Make sure you repeat each word after hearing it by either clicking on the audio button or by reading the pronunciation. That should help with memorization as well as improving your pronunciation.

Verbs List in Catalan

Verbs Catalan Audio
To driveconduir
To findConduir
To giveDonar
To haveTenir
To knowSaber
To learnAprendre
To loveestimar
To playJugar
To readLlegir
To seeveure
To smileSomriure
To speakParlar
To thinkPensar
To understandComprendre
To workTreballar
To writeEscriure

Here is an example of the verb "to understand" conjugated into the past, present, and future.

Verb "to understand" in a Sentence

He understands me(Ell)M'enten.
He understood me(Ell) Em va entendre
He will understand meM'entrendrà

Questions?

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Vocabulary List about Time

Below is a list of 30 words related to time such as hours, days and months. If you can memorize them by heart, you will be able to discuss time related topics more easily.

Time in Catalan

Time Catalan Audio
DaysDies
Mondaydilluns
Tuesdaydimarts
Wednesdaydimecres
Thursdaydijous
Fridaydivendres
Saturdaydissabte
Sundaydiumenge
Januarygener
Februaryfebrer
Marchmarç
Aprilabril
Maymaig
Junejuny
Julyjuliol
Augustagost
Septembersetembre
Octoberoctubre
Novembernovembre
Decemberdesembre
Autumntardor
Winterhivern
Springprimavera
Summerestiu
Seasonsestacions
Monthsmesos
Timetemps
Hourhora
Minuteminut
Secondsegon

Daily Conversation in Catalan

Finally, here are some popular phrases you might need to use daily. For a complete list of commonly used sentences, please visit our Catalan Phrases page. Enjoy!

Common Expressions in Catalan

English Catalan Audio
I was born in JulyVaig néixer al juliol
I will visit you in AugustEt visitaré a l'agost
See you tomorrow!Fins demà!
Today is Mondayavui és dilluns
Winter is very cold hereAquí l'hivern és molt fred
Yesterday was SundayAhir va ser diumenge
Are you married?Estàs casat/da?
I'm singleEstic solter/a
Would you marry me?Et casaries amb mí?
Can I have your phone number?Em dones el teu número de telèfon?
Can I have your email?Em dones la teva adreça electrònica?

Fun Facts

Language Quote: ❝Learn everything you can, anytime you can, from anyone you can; there will always come a time when you will be grateful you did.❞ ‒Sarah Caldwell

Congratulations! You finished your 12th lesson in Catalan about verbs, and time. Are you ready for the next lesson? We recommend Catalan Lesson 13. You can also simply click on one of the links below or go back to our Learn Catalan homepage.

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