Example: Això rai, no et preocupis per l'examen d'avui.
Definition
"Això rai" is a Catalan expression used to convey reassurance or to tell someone not to worry about a situation, similar to saying 'it's all right' or 'don't worry' in English. For example, 'Això rai, no et preocupis per l'examen d'avui' means 'It's all right, don't worry about today's exam.'
Translations
That's no problem
Eso no es problema
Dat valt wel mee
Ce n'est rien
Das ist kein Problem
Etymology
The phrase "Això rai" comes from Catalan, where 'això' means 'this' and 'rai' is an old exclamation used to express relief or dismissal of concern. The combination evolved as a casual way to ease someone's worries. Did you know? 'Rai' was once used on its own to brush off troubles, which adds a charming historical touch to the phrase.
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That's no problem