Example: Hem perdut el tren, però què hi farem ara?
Definition
"Què hi farem" is a Catalan expression used to convey resignation or acceptance in the face of an unfortunate or unavoidable situation, similar to saying 'what can we do' or 'there's nothing we can do about it' in English.
Translations
What can we do
Qué le vamos a hacer
Wat doe je eraan
Que veux-tu
Was soll man machen
Etymology
The phrase "Què hi farem" comes from Catalan, where "què" means 'what', "hi" functions as a pronoun referring to the situation, and "farem" is the first person plural future of 'fer' meaning 'to do'. Together, it literally translates to 'what shall we do about it?'. It reflects a common human attitude of acceptance when faced with circumstances beyond control.
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What can we do