Example: Vaig anar amb el lliri a la mà per la festa de primavera.
Definition
"Anar amb el lliri a la mà" is a Catalan expression meaning to attend an event or situation with innocence, purity, or honest intentions, often implying a sense of vulnerability or naivety. For example, someone might say it when going to a spring festival with good faith.
Translations
To be naive
Ir de ingenuo
Naïef zijn
Être naïf
Naiv sein
Etymology
The phrase "Anar amb el lliri a la mà" literally translates to 'go with the lily in hand.' The lily is a traditional symbol of purity and innocence, so the expression metaphorically conveys approaching something with honest or innocent intentions. This phrase reflects cultural values linking flowers to character traits.
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To be naive