proposem

Proposem is a Catalan verb form meaning “we propose.” It is the first-person plural present indicative of the verb proposar, which means to propose or to suggest. The form is used with the subject nosaltres (we) and is a standard part of everyday Catalan as well as formal discourse.

Etymology and classification

Proposem derives from the Catalan verb proposar, which itself comes from Latin origins related to proponere (to place before, to propose). In Catalan spelling, proposar belongs to the first conjugation (verbs ending in -ar), and its present tense forms follow the regular endings for that class.

Conjugation and related forms

In the present indicative, the main related forms of proposar are:

- jo proposo (I propose)

- tu proposes (you propose)

- ell proposa (he proposes)

- nosaltres proposem (we propose)

- vosaltres proposeu (you all propose)

- ells proposen (they propose)

Proposem specifically corresponds to nosaltres proposem. Other present forms include proposem’s close relatives: proposem should not be confused with proposeu (you all propose) or proposen (they propose).

Usage

Proposem is used to introduce or advocate a proposal, plan, or suggestion. It appears in both informal speech and formal writing, such as meeting agendas, policy discussions, and academic or journalistic texts. Its-friendly, inclusive sense contrasts with singular forms that assign the proposal to an individual.

Example sentences

- Nosaltres proposem una solució al problema. (We propose a solution to the problem.)

- Proposem reformes en la normativa educativa. (We propose reforms in the education policy.)

See also

Proposar, Proposta, and related verb forms in Catalan.