Per culpa de
Example: Per culpa de la pluja, vam cancel·lar el picnic d'avui.
Definition
"Per culpa de" is a Catalan expression used to indicate that something happened because of or due to a particular cause, often implying a negative consequence. For example, 'Per culpa de la pluja' means 'Because of the rain,' which led to cancelling the picnic.
Etymology
The expression "Per culpa de" comes from Latin roots: 'per' meaning 'through' or 'because of,' and 'culpa' meaning 'fault' or 'blame.' Together, it literally means 'through fault of,' highlighting the cause or reason behind an event, usually with a negative nuance.
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