Example: Cal posar-hi cullerada per evitar que la situació empitjori.
Definition
"Posar-hi cullerada" is a Catalan expression meaning to intervene or get involved in a situation, usually to influence the outcome or prevent it from worsening. It suggests actively participating or contributing effort to a matter.
Translations
To interfere
Meter cuchara
Zich ermee bemoeien
S'en mêler
Sich einmischen
Etymology
The phrase "Posar-hi cullerada" literally translates to "put a spoonful in it" in Catalan. It likely originates from the idea of adding a spoonful of something to a mixture, symbolizing contributing or interfering. This figurative use reflects taking part or meddling in a situation.
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To interfere