introduïm

Introduïm is the first-person plural present indicative form of the Catalan verb introduir, meaning “we introduce” or “we bring in.” The verb introduir originates from Latin introduere, formed from in- “into” and ducere “to lead.” In Catalan spelling, the diaeresis over the i in introduïm signals that the i is pronounced separately from the preceding u, avoiding a diphthong and clarifying syllable boundaries.

Usage of introduïm centers on stating that the speaker and others perform the act of introducing something, such as a topic, an idea, a person, or a proposal. It is a standard form found in written and formal speech, and it appears in everyday Catalan when describing actions of introducing.

Phonology and orthography play a role in this form: the diacritic over the i (ï) is used to indicate a hiatus within the stem, a feature common in Catalan to preserve syllable structure and pronunciation.

Conjugation in Catalan follows the patterns of -ir verbs, with introduir sharing the irregularities characteristic of this class. The present tense forms are built from the stem “introdue-” with person-specific endings, of which introduïm is the first-person plural form. For a complete set of full conjugations, reference to a Catalan verb table is recommended.

See also: Introduir, Catalan language, Verb conjugation.