Per tant
Example: Per tant, hem d'estudiar més per aprovar l'examen.
Definition
"Per tant" is a Catalan expression used to indicate a conclusion or result, similar to 'therefore' or 'thus' in English. It is commonly used to connect statements logically, as in 'Per tant, hem d'estudiar més per aprovar l'examen,' meaning 'Therefore, we must study more to pass the exam.'
Etymology
The expression "Per tant" comes from Catalan, where 'per' means 'for' or 'by' and 'tant' means 'so much' or 'so many.' Together, they form a phrase used to express consequence or result, much like 'therefore' in English. Did you know that 'tant' is related to the Latin word 'tantus,' meaning 'so great'?
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