És a dir
Example: Vull dir, és a dir, que vindré demà a la festa.
Definition
"És a dir" is a Catalan expression used to clarify or rephrase something just said, similar to saying "that is to say" or "in other words" in English. It helps to explain or specify a previous statement for better understanding.
Etymology
The expression "És a dir" literally translates to "It is to say" in English. It comes from the Catalan verbs and prepositions 'és' (is), 'a' (to), and 'dir' (say). This phrase evolved as a way to introduce explanations or clarifications in conversation, much like its English counterpart.
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