Per casualitat
Example: Va trobar les claus per casualitat al jardí.
Definition
"Per casualitat" is a Catalan adverbial phrase meaning 'by chance' or 'accidentally.' It describes an action or event occurring without intention or planning, often unexpectedly, as in finding something or happening upon an event without prior knowledge or effort.
Etymology
The phrase "per casualitat" comes from the Catalan preposition 'per' meaning 'by,' combined with 'casualitat,' which derives from the Latin 'casualitas,' related to 'casus,' meaning 'chance' or 'fall.' Did you know? The word 'casuality' in English shares the same Latin root, linking them through the idea of randomness or luck.
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"Per casualitat" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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