engullir

Engullir is a Catalan verb meaning to swallow, to gulp down, or to devour. It can be used literally for eating and drinking, or metaphorically to describe consuming something quickly or greedily, such as information, books, or resources. In Catalan, as a regular -ir verb, engullir forms its present tense as: jo engullo, tu engulles, ell engulle, nosaltres engullim, vosaltres engulleu, ells engullen. The past participle is engullit, used with haver to form perfect tenses, for example ha engullit, han engullit.

Usage notes: The verb is commonly paired with direct objects: Engullo la sopa, Engullir informació. It tends to carry a more forceful or vivid nuance than engolir, and often conveys greed or rapidity.

Etymology and relation: The word belongs to the Catalan lexicon of Romance origin. It has cognates in other Romance languages such as Spanish engullir and French engloutir, reflecting a shared sense of swallowing or consuming greedily.