Example: No dir ni piu quan va passar aquell dia va ser difícil.
Definition
"No dir ni piu" is a Catalan expression used to indicate complete silence or not saying anything at all about a particular event or situation. For example, in the phrase 'No dir ni piu quan va passar aquell dia va ser difícil,' it means not uttering a single word about what happened that day, emphasizing discretion or secrecy.
Translations
Not say a word
No decir ni mu
Geen woord zeggen
Ne pas dire un mot
Kein Wort sagen
Etymology
The expression "No dir ni piu" literally translates to 'not say even a peep.' It combines 'no dir' meaning 'not say' and 'ni piu,' where 'piu' mimics the sound of a small bird's chirp, symbolizing a tiny or insignificant sound. Did you know? This colorful phrase vividly conveys the idea of total silence by referencing the quietest possible sound, a peep.
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Not say a word