Language/Catalan/Vocabulary/Feelings-and-Emotions
Hi Catalan learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn about feelings and emotions in Catalan.
Consider exploring these related pages after completing this lesson: Seasons & Literary and academic vocabulary.
Vocabulary[edit | edit source]
The following table lists some common emotions and feelings in Catalan:
| Catalan | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Feliç | /fəˈliç/ | Happy |
| Trist | /tɾist/ | Sad |
| Nerviós | /nəɾviˈɔs/ | Nervous |
| Apat | /əˈpat/ | Bored |
| Estressat | /əstɾəˈsat/ | Stressed |
| Cansat | /kənˈsat/ | Tired |
| Enfadat | /ənfaˈdat/ | Angry |
| Alegre | /əˈlɛgɾə/ | Joyful |
| Preocupat | /pɾəɔkupəˈtad/ | Worried |
| Excitat | /əksiˈtat/ | Excited |
| Calmat | /kəlˈmat/ | Calm |
| Sorprès | /soɾˈpɾɛs/ | Surprised |
| Desesperat | /dəspɛɾəˈsat/ | Desperate |
| Assegut | /əsəˈɡut/ | Restless |
| Entusiasta | /əntusiˈasta/ | Enthusiastic |
Expressions[edit | edit source]
Expressions allow us to communicate better when expressing our emotions. Here are some common expressions related to feelings and emotions in Catalan.
- Tinc fred/a (I'm cold)
- Tinc calor (I'm hot)
- Tinc fam (I'm hungry)
- Tinc set (Im thirsty)
- No tinc ganes de fer res (I don't feel like doing anything)
- Què t'ha passat? (What happened to you?)
- Què et preocupa? (What worries you?)
- No estic d'acord (I don't agree)
- Soc de la mateixa opinió (I feel the same way)
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
Here is a dialogue between two friends talking about their feelings:
- Person 1: Hola amic, com estàs avui? (Hi friend, how are you feeling today?)
- Person 2: Estic una mica cansat, i tu? (I'm a little tired, and you?)
- Person 1: Estic feliç, acabo de comprar-me un llapis novell. (I'm happy, I just bought a new pencil.)
- Person 2: Quina alegria! (That's great!)
- Person 1: També estic nerviós per la meva presentació de demà. (I'm also nervous about my presentation tomorrow.)
- Person 2: Segur que ho faràs bé. No et preocupis massa. (I'm sure you'll do great. Don't worry too much.)
Interesting Facts[edit | edit source]
- Catalonia has a rich culture and history. Catalan is an important part of Catalonia's identity and is spoken by approximately 4 million people. - The Catalan language has two dialects, Eastern and Western. The standard Catalan in literature and media is based on Eastern Catalan. - The most famous Catalan architect is Antoni Gaudí, who designed many beautiful buildings such as Casa Batlló and Sagrada Familia. - Catalonia is known for its beautiful beaches, mountain ranges, and ski resorts. It is a popular tourist destination.
To improve your Catalan Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!