Example: Cal acabar el treball tan aviat com sigui possible demà.
Definition
"Tan aviat com sigui possible" is a Catalan expression meaning 'as soon as possible,' used to indicate that an action should be completed at the earliest convenient time. It emphasizes urgency or promptness in carrying out a task or request.
The phrase "tan aviat com sigui possible" combines several Catalan words: 'tan' meaning 'as,' 'aviat' meaning 'soon,' 'com' meaning 'as,' 'sigui' as a form of the verb 'ser' (to be) in the subjunctive mood, and 'possible' meaning 'possible.' Together, they form a common idiomatic expression urging immediate or early action. Did you know? This phrase parallels the English 'as soon as possible,' showing how languages often create similar expressions to convey urgency.
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