reuneixen

Reuneixen is the Catalan third-person plural present indicative form of the verb reunir, meaning to bring together, assemble, or gather. It is used when the subject is plural and describes the act of gathering people, objects, or information for a purpose.

Etymology: The verb comes from Latin reunire, formed with the prefix re- and unire (to unite). It is cognate with the Spanish reunir and the Italian riunire, reflecting shared Romance roots.

Usage and forms: Reuneixen corresponds to the 3rd person plural in the present tense. Related present forms include jo reuneixo, tu reuneixes, ell/ella reuneix, nosaltres reunim, i vosaltres reuneu. The infinitive is reunir, and the noun form for a meeting is reunió.

Examples: Les escoles reuneixen estudiants per a la cerimònia. Les empreses reuneixen fons per a la campanya. In both cases, the subject is plural, performing the action of gathering or assembling.

Notes: Reuneixen is transitive and typically requires a direct object that is being gathered or brought together, but it can also appear with abstract objects such as informació o persones. The verb differs from reunirse, which is the reflexive form meaning to meet or gather oneself with others.

See also: Reunió (noun for a meeting), reunirm (to gather together, reflexive), unir (to unite), ajuntar (to join or bring together).