Example: No s'ha de fer-ne escarni, encara que cometis errors.
Definition
"Fer-ne escarni" is a Catalan expression meaning to mock or ridicule someone, often by making fun of their mistakes or shortcomings. It involves showing contempt or derision toward a person through sarcastic or scornful comments.
Translations
To make a mockery of
Hacer escarnio
Bespotten
Tourner en ridicule
Verspotten
Etymology
The phrase "fer-ne escarni" comes from the Catalan verb "fer" meaning 'to do' and the noun "escarni," which means mockery or derision. "Escarni" itself derives from the Late Latin word 'scarnire,' meaning to strip or flay, metaphorically extended to mean exposing someone to ridicule. Did you know? The idea of 'flaying' evolved into the concept of verbally 'exposing' someone in a mocking way.
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To make a mockery of