Fa molt de temps
Example: Fa molt de temps que estudien la història antiga.
Definition
"Fa molt de temps" is a Catalan expression used to indicate that a long period has passed since an event occurred. It often appears in historical contexts, meaning 'a long time ago' or 'it has been a long time'. For example, 'Fa molt de temps que estudien la història antiga' means 'They have been studying ancient history for a long time.'
Etymology
The phrase "fa molt de temps" literally translates from Catalan as 'does/makes much time.' The verb 'fa' is a form of 'fer,' meaning 'to make' or 'to do,' used here to express elapsed time. 'Molt de temps' means 'a lot of time.' This construction has been commonly used in Catalan to describe durations or intervals, similar to how English uses 'it has been a long time.' It's a straightforward, descriptive phrase rather than one with uncertain or obscure origins.
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