Example: És important que et facis sentir en les reunions per expressar les teves idees.
Definition
"Fer-se sentir" means to make oneself heard or noticed, especially in a social or professional setting. It involves actively expressing one’s thoughts or presence so that others recognize and acknowledge them, as in asserting oneself during meetings to share ideas effectively.
Translations
To make one's voice heard
Hacerse oír
Zich laten horen
Se faire entendre
Sich Gehör verschaffen
Etymology
The phrase "fer-se sentir" comes from Catalan, where "fer" means 'to do' or 'to make,' and "sentir" means 'to feel' or 'to hear.' Together, they literally translate as 'make oneself feel,' signifying the act of making one’s presence or opinion known. Did you know this combines action and perception in a neat verbal expression?
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To make one's voice heard