Example: Tot depèn de la decisió que prenguin avui.
Definition
"Tot depèn de" is a Catalan expression meaning that everything is contingent or relies entirely on a certain factor or decision. It is used to emphasize that the outcome or situation depends completely on the specified element, as in the phrase: "Tot depèn de la decisió que prenguin avui."
The phrase "Tot depèn de" comes from Catalan, where "tot" means "everything," and "depèn de" means "depends on." The verb "depèn" is derived from the Latin "dependere," meaning "to hang down" or "to depend." Did you know? This expression highlights how outcomes are 'hanging' on a particular condition or choice.
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