Convoquen

Convoquen is a present indicative verb form in the Catalan language, meaning they convene or summon. It is the third-person plural form of the verb convoçar, whose infinitive is convoçar (spelled with a cedilla). The basic stem is convoqu- and the ending -en marks the third-person plural in present tense. As a verb form, it appears with plural subjects such as organisations or groups.

Etymology and morphology: The Catalan verb convoçar derives from Latin convenire, meaning to come together, through the development of Romance languages into Catalan. The modern form reflects typical Catalan conjugation patterns for -ar verbs, with convoquen used for the plural they form and convoqueu or convoca used for other persons.

Usage: Convoquen is common in official notices, news reports, and organizational communications to indicate that a gathering or meeting is being called. For example: "Les associacions convoquen una assemblea pública" or "Diverses institucions convoquen reunions setmanals." In such sentences, the subject is a plural noun, and the verb agrees in number and person.

Capitalization and form: As a grammatical form, convoquen is not a proper noun and is capitalized only at the start of a sentence or in a title. The corresponding singular forms include convoca (3rd person singular present) and convoquem (1st person plural present). This contrasts with the implicit plural agreements where a single collective noun may require a different form.

Notes: If used outside Catalan contexts, readers may misinterpret convoquen as a proper noun. The article treats it as a standard verb form within Catalan grammar and usage.