finalitzàvem

finalitzàvem is a Catalan verb form. It is the first-person plural imperfect indicative of the verb "finalitzar," which means "to finish" or "to end." This verb tense is used to describe ongoing or habitual actions in the past, or to set the scene for a narrative.

When a Catalan speaker says "finalitzàvem," they are referring to a past action of finishing or ending that was happening repeatedly or continuously. For example, "Nosaltres finalitzàvem la feina cada divendres" translates to "We used to finish the work every Friday." This implies a regular occurrence in the past. It could also describe an action that was in progress at a specific point in the past, but the focus is on the duration or repetition rather than a single completed event. The imperfect tense in Catalan, as in many Romance languages, contrasts with the preterite (passat simple), which is used for completed actions in the past. Therefore, "finalitzàvem" emphasizes the process or the ongoing nature of finishing something.