realitz

Realitz is the stem used in the Catalan verb realitzar, meaning to realize, carry out, or perform. It is not used as an independent word in standard writing; instead, realitz- appears in various conjugated forms such as realitzes, realitza, realitzem, and realitzen, as well as in the participle realitzat and the gerund realitzant.

Etymology and related forms: Realitzar derives from Latin realis and entered Catalan through the influence of French réalis er, with the suffix -itzar common in Catalan to form verbs meaning to effect a transformation or action. The corresponding noun realització denotes the act or process of realizing or carrying out a task, project, or plan.

Morphology and conjugation: The stem realitz- is the base for numerous conjugations. Examples include jo realitzo, tu realitzes, ell realitza, nosaltres realitzem, vosaltres realitzeu, ells realitzen. The participle is realitzat and the present participle or gerund is realitzant. These forms reflect the verb’s transitive use, typically requiring a direct object such as un projecte, un somni, or una tasca.

Usage and nuance: In Catalan, realitzar primarily means to carry out or accomplish something, or to realize a plan or objective. It can also convey becoming aware of something in specific contexts, though this sense is less common. Reflexive usage, as in realitzar-se, means to realize oneself or to fulfill one’s potential or ambitions.

See also: Realització (noun), realització de projectes, realitzar (base verb). English equivalents include realize and realization, reflecting the same semantic field in Catalan usage.