This is the 81st most frequent Catalan word.
estan
"Estan" is the third-person plural form of the verb "estar," meaning "they are" in English, used for temporary states or locations.
'estan' is employed to indicate a temporary state or emotion of the subjects, portraying happiness in relation to the mentioned project.
Estan molt contents amb el nou projecte.
They are very happy with the new project.
'estan' illustrates the resultant state or condition of the subject, specifying that the ideas are under the influence of contemporary philosophy.
Les seves idees estan influenciades per la filosofia contemporània.
Their ideas are influenced by contemporary philosophy.
'estan' is used here to denote the location or existence of an object – in this case, the books – in a specific place, which is the table.