Example: Val a dir que no estava preparat per a l'examen final.
Definition
"Val a dir" is a Catalan expression used to introduce an explanatory or clarifying statement, similar to saying 'it must be said' or 'that is to say' in English. It signals that what follows will specify or clarify a previous remark.
Translations
It should be said
Cabe decir
Opgemerkt moet worden
Il faut dire
Es sei gesagt
Etymology
The phrase "Val a dir" comes from the Catalan verb 'valer' (to be worth) combined with 'a dir' (to say). Literally, it means 'it is worth saying.' This idiomatic expression emphasizes the value or importance of the following statement. Did you know? Although 'val' looks like 'valley' in English, they are unrelated!
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It should be said