Tag Archives: Latin sentences
How One Latin Sentence Can Teach You SO Much Posted by Brittany Britanniae on Sep 25, 2013
The foundation story of Rome can be found in Book I of Livy’s Ab Urbe Condita (From the Founding of the City) (Literally: From the City having been founded). Thus, Livy’s Ab Urbe Condita begins with the founding of Rome and progress to his modern day. Let us attempt to translate one sentence…
Popular Quotes Translated to Latin Posted by Brittany Britanniae on Sep 4, 2013
Salvete Omnes, The following quotes are done with the simplest form and are meant to be fun! While, I did not translate certain words such as “damn” and “chocolates” etc.; this was due to a stylistic approach or a lack of an ancient words. Also, it should be noted to those new to Latin that the word…
Latin can be fun! Posted by leire on May 21, 2012
Today we will list some online resources where you can find funny uses of Latin language. (Click on the titles to see the web sites). 1. Fun Latin In this site you will find funny Latin sentences (and their translation to English) to use in any daily situation. It is very useful if you did…
Latin Sentences Posted by kunthra on Feb 18, 2010
We’re going to take on more subjects and nouns. First take a look at these words: Sum = I am Es = you are Est = his is, she is, it is Now try translating these sentences. (1) Est amīcus. (amīcus = friend) (2) Es dominus. (dominus = lord, master of the house) (3) Est…
Latin Sentences Posted by kunthra on Feb 17, 2010
Now that we’ve had quite a bit of grammar under our belt, let’s construct some simple sentences. I promise this won’t be painful! We’re going to start with the basics, which will be learning how to say, “I am a …” The word “sum” means “I am”. In Latin, “sum” is not always necessary, but…