cadascuna

Cadascuna is a Catalan word that translates to "each one" or "each" in English. It is a feminine singular indefinite pronoun used to refer to individuals within a group on an individual basis. For example, if you are talking about a group of girls, you would use "cadascuna" to refer to each girl separately. The masculine singular form is "cadascú," and the plural forms are "cadascuns" (masculine) and "cadascunes" (feminine).

The word is derived from the Latin "quaeque una," meaning "each one." It functions similarly to the English "each" when used before a noun, such as "cadascuna nena" (each girl), or as a pronoun standing alone, "les tres nenes i cadascuna era diferent" (the three girls and each one was different). Understanding its usage is key to comprehending Catalan grammar, particularly when distinguishing between individual items or people within a collective. Its specific grammatical function highlights the importance of gender and number agreement in the Catalan language.