Example: Em pots fer-ne cinc cèntims sobre aquest projecte nou?
Definition
"Fer-ne cinc cèntims" is a Catalan expression used to ask someone to briefly explain or give a concise summary of a topic, often to provide essential information or clarify something quickly.
Translations
To briefly explain
Explicar brevemente
Kort uitleggen
Expliquer brièvement
Kurz erläutern
Etymology
The phrase "Fer-ne cinc cèntims" literally means 'to make five cents of it.' It likely originated as a metaphor for giving a small, valuable amount of information, similar to offering a modest coin as payment for a brief explanation.
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To briefly explain