When you’re learning a new language, surrounding yourself with familiar items and knowing their names can be a significant step in increasing your vocabulary. In this article, we’ll explore numerous everyday household items in Catalan, a Romance language spoken in Catalonia, parts of Spain, Andorra, and in some regions of France and Italy. Let’s dive in!

Taula
A table. This is one of the fundamental pieces of furniture found in many homes, used for dining, studying, or working.
Posa els llibres a sobre de la taula quan hagis acabat de llegir.

Cadires
Chairs. They often accompany tables and serve as seating for various activities.
Les cadires de la cuina són molt còmodes.

Llit
A bed. A place where people sleep and rest, typically found in bedrooms.
He comprat llençols nous pel meu llit.

Armari
A wardrobe or closet where clothes and other items are stored.
El meu armari està ple de roba que ja no utilitzo.

Estanteria
A shelf or bookcase used to store books, decorative items, and other small objects.
Vaig col·locar tots els meus trofeus a l’estanteria del saló.

Llum
Light or lamp. This fixture helps illuminate the space.
Encén la llum, que ja s’ha fet fosc.

Sofà
A sofa, used for sitting or lying down, often found in living rooms.
El sofà nou és molt més suau que l’antic.

Televisor
Television. A device for receiving visual content, commonly placed in communal areas.
Els nens miren dibuixos animats al televisor cada tarda.

Cortines
Curtains, which cover windows for privacy or to block out light.
Voy a canviar les cortines del menjador per unes de més clares.

Coixins
Cushions or pillows, often used for additional comfort on sofas or beds.
He posat coixins nous al llit perquè sembli més acollidor.

Nevera
Refrigerator, an appliance used to store food and keep it fresh.
Posem les restes de l’amanida a la nevera, si us plau.

Forn
An oven. A key appliance in the kitchen for baking or roasting food.
El forn ja està escalfat perquè puguem posar les galetes a coure.

Rellotge de paret
Wall clock, utilized to display time.
El rellotge de paret s’ha aturat; cal canviar-li la bateria.

Mirall
Mirror. Used to reflect one’s image, commonly found in bathrooms or bedrooms.
El mirall de l’entrada és molt antic i bonic.

Aspirador
A vacuum cleaner. An electrical appliance for cleaning floors.
Vaig passar l’aspirador per tota la casa aquest matí.

Fregona
Mop, used for cleaning floors after sweeping.
S’ha vessat suc a la cuina, necessito la fregona.

By learning these everyday household items in Catalan, you can practice the language in the comfort of your home. Labeling these items with their Catalan names is an excellent way to remember them and incorporate your language learning into your daily routine. Felicitats (Congratulations), now you’re ready to talk about common household items with any Catalan speaker!