Fer-se un lloc
Example: Ha estat difícil fer-se un lloc en aquesta indústria competitiva.
Definition
"Fer-se un lloc" means to gradually establish oneself in a particular environment, position, or field, often through effort and persistence. It describes the process of gaining recognition or a stable spot, as in the phrase: 'Ha estat difícil fer-se un lloc en aquesta indústria competitiva.'
Translations
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To make a place for oneself -
Hacerse un hueco -
Zich een plaats verwerven -
Se faire une place -
Sich einen Platz erarbeiten
Etymology
The phrase "fer-se un lloc" originates from Catalan, where 'fer' means 'to make' or 'to do,' 'se' is a reflexive pronoun, and 'un lloc' means 'a place.' Together, it literally means 'to make oneself a place,' reflecting the idea of creating or securing one's position in a social or professional context.
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