Per cert
Example: Per cert, vindré a la reunió demà a la tarda.
Definition
"Per cert" is a Catalan expression used to introduce additional information or a comment that clarifies or emphasizes something previously mentioned, similar to saying "by the way" or "incidentally" in English. It often precedes a statement that the speaker wants to highlight or add.
Etymology
The phrase "Per cert" comes from Catalan, where "per" means "by" or "through," and "cert" means "certain" or "sure." Together, they literally translate to "by certain," conveying the idea of something stated with certainty or as an aside. Did you know? This phrase is commonly used in everyday conversation to smoothly insert extra information.
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