Sóc

Sóc is the first-person singular present indicative form of the Catalan verb ser, meaning to be. It is used to express identity, origin, occupation, or essential characteristics. In everyday Catalan, the pronoun jo (I) is often omitted because the verb form already indicates the subject.

Examples include: Sóc català. (I am Catalan.) Sóc professor. (I am a teacher.) Sóc d’aquest poble. (I am from this town.) Sóc estudiant. (I am a student.) The subject pronoun can be added for emphasis, as in Jo sóc ésser humà, but is usually unnecessary.

Ser contrasts with estar, another verb meaning to be that expresses temporary states or locations. Sóc denotes stable or defining attributes (identity, origin, profession), while estic, estàs, està, estem,esteu, estan are used for conditions or locations (e.g., Estic cansat. I am tired; Estic a casa. I am at home).

Etymology and forms: Sóc derives from the Catalan verb ser, which comes from the Latin esse (to be). The present singular forms are designed to reflect the subject and are part of a broader irregular conjugation of ser in Catalan, alongside ets, és, som, sou, són across the present tense.

See also: Catalan language, Ser (Catalan verb), Estar (Catalan verb).