Caminem endavant.

We walk forward.

Breakdown of Caminem endavant.

• caminar: to walk
• endavant: ahead; forward

Questions & Answers about Caminem endavant.

Why is there no word for we in Caminem endavant?

Catalan often leaves out subject pronouns when they are already clear from the verb form.

In caminem, the ending -em tells you the subject is nosaltres (we), so nosaltres does not need to be said.

• Caminem endavant = perfectly natural
• Nosaltres caminem endavant = also possible, but more emphatic

You would usually add nosaltres only if you want contrast or emphasis, such as We are the ones moving forward.

What exactly is caminem grammatically?

Caminem is the first-person plural form of caminar (to walk).

It can correspond to:

• we walk
• we are walking
• and, depending on context, let’s walk / let’s move forward

That is because this form is identical in:

• the present indicative
• the present subjunctive
• and therefore also the nosaltres imperative use

So the sentence can be descriptive or exhortative depending on context.

Can Caminem endavant mean both we walk forward and let’s move forward?