Fins
Example: Vaig arribar a casa just a temps per sopar, fins i tot abans de les vuit.
Definition
"Fins" is a Catalan preposition used to indicate a limit in time, place, or degree, often translated as 'until' or 'up to' in English. It expresses the idea of reaching a specific point or boundary, as in 'I arrived home just in time for dinner, even before eight.'
Etymology
The word "fins" comes from the Latin 'finis,' meaning 'end' or 'limit.' Over time, it evolved in Catalan to function as a preposition indicating the boundary or extent of an action or condition. Did you know it shares roots with the English word 'finish'?
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"Fins" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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