Vull saber el sentit.

to want

Breakdown of Vull saber el sentit.

• saber: to know
• el sentit: the meaning or sense

Questions & Answers about Vull saber el sentit.

Why is it vull?

Vull is the 1st person singular present form of the verb voler, which means to want.

So:

• vull = I want
• vols = you want
• vol = he/she/it wants

It is an irregular verb, so you cannot always predict its forms from the infinitive.

Why is there no jo?

Catalan often drops subject pronouns because the verb ending already shows who the subject is.

So:

• Vull saber el sentit. = I want to know the meaning/sense.
• Jo vull saber el sentit. also works, but jo adds emphasis, contrast, or clarity.

A native speaker would usually leave jo out unless there is a reason to stress I.

Why is saber in the infinitive?