gaudeix

Gaudeix is a Catalan verb form derived from gaudir, meaning to enjoy. In standard Catalan, gaudeix is the third-person singular present indicative form, used as “he/she enjoys.” It is also the informal second-person singular imperative form, used to give a direct command: “Gaudeix!” meaning “Enjoy!” The form can appear with or without an explicit subject, depending on context.

Etymology: gaudeix comes from Latin gaudere. The word is cognate with related forms in other Romance languages, such as Spanish goza, gozar, and Italian godere. The corresponding infinitive in Catalan is gaudir.

Usage: The verb typically takes the preposition de to indicate what is enjoyed: “gaudeix de la companyia” (enjoys the company) or “gaudeix de la música.” It can also be followed by a gerund, as in “gaudeix escoltant música” (enjoys listening to music). Gaudeix is widely used in everyday speech, media, and literature, and its tone can vary with formality and region. The related verb gaudir is used to express the general notion of taking pleasure in something.