Ja està
Example: Ja està tot preparat per començar la reunió a temps.
Definition
"Ja està" is a Catalan expression commonly used to indicate that something is finished, ready, or settled. It can convey completion or confirmation, as in the phrase "Ja està tot preparat per començar la reunió a temps," meaning everything is ready to start the meeting on time.
Etymology
The phrase "Ja està" comes from the Catalan words "ja," meaning 'already,' and "està," the third person singular form of the verb 'estar,' meaning 'to be.' Together, they literally translate to 'already is,' expressing a state of completion or readiness. Did you know that this simple phrase is widely used in everyday Catalan to quickly convey that something is done or decided?
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