De bon grat
Example: Vaig ajudar de bon grat perquè volia ser amable.
Definition
"De bon grat" is a Catalan expression meaning to do something willingly or gladly, without reluctance or coercion. It indicates an action performed with genuine willingness, as in the example phrase, 'Vaig ajudar de bon grat perquè volia ser amable,' meaning 'I helped willingly because I wanted to be kind.'
Translations
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Willingly -
De buena gana -
Graag -
Volontiers -
Gerne
Etymology
The phrase "De bon grat" comes from Catalan, where 'de' means 'of,' 'bon' means 'good,' and 'grat' is related to 'gratitude' or 'pleasure.' Together, it literally translates to 'of good pleasure,' which evolved to mean doing something gladly or willingly. Did you know that the word 'grat' shares roots with similar words in other Romance languages, all emphasizing pleasure or willingness?
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