Tal com
Example: Tal com dius, anirem a la platja demà al matí.
Definition
"Tal com" is a Catalan expression meaning 'just as' or 'exactly as,' used to indicate that something is done or happens in the same way as previously mentioned or expected, as in the example phrase 'Tal com dius, anirem a la platja demà al matí,' meaning 'Just as you say, we will go to the beach tomorrow morning.'
Translations
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Just as -
Tal como -
Net zoals -
Tout comme -
Genauso wie
Etymology
The expression "Tal com" comes from the Catalan words 'tal,' meaning 'such' or 'so,' and 'com,' meaning 'as' or 'like.' Together, they form a comparative phrase used to express similarity or exactness, similar to the English phrase 'just as.' Did you know that this construction is quite common in many Romance languages, reflecting their shared Latin roots?
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