Pel que sé
Example: Pel que sé, la festa començarà a les vuit.
Definition
"Pel que sé" is a Catalan expression meaning 'as far as I know' or 'to the best of my knowledge.' It is used to indicate that the speaker is sharing information based on their current understanding, often implying some uncertainty or limitation in knowledge.
Etymology
The phrase "Pel que sé" comes from Catalan, where "pel" means 'for' or 'by,' "que" means 'that,' and "sé" is the first-person singular present form of 'saber,' meaning 'to know.' Together, they form a phrase literally translating to 'for that which I know.' Did you know this phrase is commonly used in everyday Catalan conversations to cautiously share information?
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