Fins i tot
Example: Fins i tot els nens van participar en el joc.
Definition
"Fins i tot" is a Catalan expression used to emphasize inclusion or surprise, meaning 'even' or 'including.' For example, in the phrase 'Fins i tot els nens van participar en el joc,' it highlights that even the children participated in the game, stressing an unexpected or noteworthy inclusion.
Translations
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Even -
Incluso -
Zelfs -
Même -
Sogar
Etymology
The phrase "Fins i tot" comes from Catalan, where 'fins' means 'until' or 'up to,' and 'tot' means 'all' or 'everything.' Together, the phrase evolved to express the idea of 'up to all,' which naturally became 'even' or 'including.' Did you know that such phrases often develop from combining simple words to convey emphasis?
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