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Hi Catalan learners! 😊<br>
In today's lesson, we will be discussing the definite article in Catalan.


In today's lesson you will learn '''DEFINITE ARTICLES''' in Catalan.
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== Introduction ==


Good learning! :)
The definite article is a word that is used to indicate a specific noun. In Catalan, the definite article is used before a noun to specify that the noun is particular, known, or previously mentioned. By understanding the rules for using the definite article, you can improve your communication skills in Catalan and speak more accurately.


<span link>Take some time to dive into these other pages after completing this lesson:</span> [[Language/Catalan/Grammar/How-to-say-%22there-is%22-in-Catalan|How to say "there is" in Catalan]], [[Language/Catalan/Grammar/Indefinite-Articles-in-Catalan|Indefinite Articles in Catalan]], [[Language/Catalan/Grammar/Locative-Case-in-Catalan|Locative Case in Catalan]] & [[Language/Catalan/Grammar/Basic-Sentence-Structure|Basic Sentence Structure]].
== Forms of the Definite Article ==
The definite article in Catalan has four forms, depending on the gender and number of the noun. Here are the forms of the definite article in Catalan:
* "el" for masculine singular nouns
* "la" for feminine singular nouns
* "els" for masculine plural nouns
* "les" for feminine plural nouns
Here are some examples of how to use the definite article in Catalan:
* "el gat" (the cat) -> masculine singular noun
* "la taula" (the table) -> feminine singular noun
* "els gossos" (the dogs) -> masculine plural noun
* "les flors" (the flowers) -> feminine plural noun
== When to Use the Definite Article ==
In Catalan, the definite article is used in a variety of ways to specify a particular noun. Here are some of the most common situations in which the definite article is used:
* To refer to a specific noun: "El cotxe és blanc." (The car is white.)
* Before a title or profession: "La senyora Garcia és advocada." (Mrs. Garcia is a lawyer.)
* Before a noun that is part of a group: "Els gossos són animals." (Dogs are animals.)
* Before a proper noun to indicate a specific person: "La Marta és la meva germana." (Marta is my sister.)
== When Not to Use the Definite Article ==
In some cases, the definite article is not used before a noun in Catalan. Here are some of the most common situations in which the definite article is not used:
* Before a noun used in a general sense: "L'aire és invisible." (Air is invisible.)
* Before a noun used as a direct object after the verb: "Veig cotxes." (I see cars.)
* Before a noun used in a possessive sense: "La meva casa." (My house.)
== Summary ==
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|'''DEFINITE ARTICLES (THE)'''
!'''<big>Write (EL) before the masculine substantive in the singular</big>'''
|'''ARTIGOS DEFINIDOS (O, A, OS, AS)'''
|-
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|-
|'''<big>Write (EL) before the masculine substantive in the singular</big>'''
|'''<big>Escreva (EL) antes do  substantivo masculino no singular</big>'''
|-
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|-
|-
|'''EL COTXE'''
|'''EL COTXE'''
|-
|'''The car'''
|'''O carro'''
|-
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|-
|'''EL METGE'''
|'''EL METGE'''
|'''EL METGE'''
|-
|'''The doctor'''
|'''The doctor'''
|'''O doutor'''
|-
|-
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!'''<big>Write (LA) before the feminine substantive in the singular</big>'''
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|-
|'''<big>Write (LA) before the feminine substantive in the singular</big>'''
|'''<big>Escreva (LA) antes do  substantivo feminino no singular</big>'''
|-
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|-
|-
|'''LA CERVESA'''
|'''LA CERVESA'''
|'''LA CADIRA'''
|-
|'''The beer'''
|'''The beer'''
|'''A cadeira'''
|-
|-
|
!'''<big>Write (L`) before  names when starting with vowels</big>'''
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|-
|'''<big>Write (L`) before  names when starting with vowels</big>'''
|'''<big>Escreva (L`) antes de nomes  quando iniciam com vogais</big>'''
|-
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|-
|-
|'''L`ARBRE'''
|'''L`ARBRE'''
|'''L`ESCOLA'''
|-
|'''The tree'''
|'''The tree'''
|'''A escola'''
|-
|-
|
!'''<big>Write (ELS) before  masculine substantive in the plural</big>'''
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|-
|'''<big>Write (ELS) before  masculine substantive in the plural</big>'''
|'''<big>Escreva (ELS) antes do  substantivo masculino no plural</big>'''
|-
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|-
|-
|'''ELS COTXES'''
|'''ELS COTXES'''
|'''ELS METGES'''
|-
|'''The cars'''
|'''The cars'''
|'''Os doutores'''
|-
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|-
|'''<big>Write (LES) before  feminine substantive in the plural</big>'''
|'''<big>Escreva (LES) antes do  substantivo feminino no plural</big>'''
|-
|-
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!'''<big>Write (LES) before  feminine substantive in the plural</big>'''
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|-
|-
|'''LES CERVESES'''
|'''LES CERVESES'''
|'''LES CADIRES'''
|-
|'''The beers'''
|'''The beers'''
|'''As cadeiras'''
|}
|}
== Conclusion ==
The definite article is an important part of Catalan grammar that is used to specify a particular noun. By understanding the forms of the definite article and the situations in which it is used, you can communicate more effectively in Catalan and speak more accurately.
<br><hr>If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.<br>Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎
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Latest revision as of 23:16, 26 March 2023

Catalan Grammar - Definite Article
Definite Articles in Catalan

Hi Catalan learners! 😊
In today's lesson, we will be discussing the definite article in Catalan.

Introduction[edit | edit source]

The definite article is a word that is used to indicate a specific noun. In Catalan, the definite article is used before a noun to specify that the noun is particular, known, or previously mentioned. By understanding the rules for using the definite article, you can improve your communication skills in Catalan and speak more accurately.

Take some time to dive into these other pages after completing this lesson: How to say "there is" in Catalan, Indefinite Articles in Catalan, Locative Case in Catalan & Basic Sentence Structure.

Forms of the Definite Article[edit | edit source]

The definite article in Catalan has four forms, depending on the gender and number of the noun. Here are the forms of the definite article in Catalan:

  • "el" for masculine singular nouns
  • "la" for feminine singular nouns
  • "els" for masculine plural nouns
  • "les" for feminine plural nouns

Here are some examples of how to use the definite article in Catalan:

  • "el gat" (the cat) -> masculine singular noun
  • "la taula" (the table) -> feminine singular noun
  • "els gossos" (the dogs) -> masculine plural noun
  • "les flors" (the flowers) -> feminine plural noun

When to Use the Definite Article[edit | edit source]

In Catalan, the definite article is used in a variety of ways to specify a particular noun. Here are some of the most common situations in which the definite article is used:

  • To refer to a specific noun: "El cotxe és blanc." (The car is white.)
  • Before a title or profession: "La senyora Garcia és advocada." (Mrs. Garcia is a lawyer.)
  • Before a noun that is part of a group: "Els gossos són animals." (Dogs are animals.)
  • Before a proper noun to indicate a specific person: "La Marta és la meva germana." (Marta is my sister.)

When Not to Use the Definite Article[edit | edit source]

In some cases, the definite article is not used before a noun in Catalan. Here are some of the most common situations in which the definite article is not used:

  • Before a noun used in a general sense: "L'aire és invisible." (Air is invisible.)
  • Before a noun used as a direct object after the verb: "Veig cotxes." (I see cars.)
  • Before a noun used in a possessive sense: "La meva casa." (My house.)

Summary[edit | edit source]

Write (EL) before the masculine substantive in the singular
EL METGE The doctor
Write (LA) before the feminine substantive in the singular
LA CERVESA The beer
Write (L`) before names when starting with vowels
L`ARBRE The tree
Write (ELS) before masculine substantive in the plural
ELS COTXES The cars
Write (LES) before feminine substantive in the plural
LES CERVESES The beers

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

The definite article is an important part of Catalan grammar that is used to specify a particular noun. By understanding the forms of the definite article and the situations in which it is used, you can communicate more effectively in Catalan and speak more accurately.


If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.
Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎

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