Això rai



Example: Quan va ploure, vaig pensar Això rai, però va empitjorar.

Definition


"Això rai" is a Catalan expression used to indicate that a situation is manageable or not problematic, often implying a sense of resignation or acceptance, similar to saying "it's okay" or "no big deal" in English.

Translations


  • That's no problem
  • Eso no es problema
  • Dat valt wel mee
  • Ce n'est rien
  • Das ist kein Problem

Etymology


The expression "Això rai" originates from Catalan, where "això" means "this" and "rai" is an old term meaning "ease" or "relief." Together, they convey the idea that 'this is easy' or 'this is not a problem.' Did you know that "rai" is not commonly used on its own today, but survives in this phrase?

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