Emprenen

Emprenen is a present-tense conjugation form in the Catalan language. It represents the third-person plural present indicative form of a verb meaning to undertake or to begin an action. The form is used with plural subjects, whether explicitly stated (ells or elles) or implied, and appears in everyday speech as well as in written Catalan. It is a standard part of Catalan verb conjugation and commonly found in literature, media, and formal writing across Catalan-speaking regions.

Grammatical notes and usage: Emprenen denotes ongoing or habitual action in the present with a plural subject. Examples include phrases like "Els participants emprenen un projecte comú" (“The participants undertake a common project”). Because Catalan allows subject pronouns to be dropped, emprenen can stand alone in contexts where the subject is understood from context. In written and formal language, it is common to pair the form with explicit subjects such as ells or elles for clarity, especially in instructional or descriptive texts.

Origin and relation: Emprenen is part of a Romance-language verb system and derives from a verb meaning to undertake or to begin. Its cognates and close relatives appear in other Romance languages, reflecting shared Latin roots and parallel conjugation patterns. In Catalan grammar, emprenen sits among the regular present-tense forms for the corresponding plural subject.

See also: Catalan language; Verb conjugation; Emprendre (the related verb family); Romance languages.