Latin in Use
Oral Latin:
Quid novi? - What’s new?
Surge! - Stand up!
Bene respondisti - You have responded well or You have responded correct
Mihi placet - It pleases me
Colors:
Ruber - red
Caeruleus - blue or dark blue, usually referring to the sea or sky
Albus - white, or more specifically pale or bright
Classroom Expressions:
Scribe in tabula - Write on the board
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A command to a student from the teacher.
Arepite libros - Recite from the books
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Similar to reading aloud.
Expressions, Mottoes, Abbreviations:
Caveat emptor - Let the buyer beware
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Meaning that a buyer can never know if what he is buying is of the best quality, of what he expected, or what was promised.
Et al et alii, et aliae, et alia - and others
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It is used to shorten a list. It is referring to other people, (gender used appropriately; use masculine when talking about mixed genders, or use neuter to say “...and other things”).
Vs. versus - against
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It can be used in competitions when comparing the competitors.
Ad astra per aspera - To the stars through difficulties or To the stars in spite of difficulties
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It is saying people should persevere and achieve despite hardships along the way, and the only way we can achieve is by conquering the challenges we face. It is the motto of the state of Kansas, USA and Campbell University, Buies Creek, and North Carolina.
Status quo - The present position or The current status
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It is used when one wants to leave things the way they are and is opposed to change.
Ars longa vita brevis - Art is long, life is short
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It is saying art will live past the generation it is created, and one can become immortal or leave a legacy through art.
Non sequitur - A statement containing an illogical conclusion
Modus operandi - Any plan, technique, or system for achieving an objective or purpose
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It is often used when talking about a specific scheme used by criminals to succeed.
C.F. Confer - To compare or refer to
Bona fide - In good faith, with sincerity, genuinely
Sine die - Indefinately, without a set date
A quiz on all Oral Latin II-III/IV Poetry can be found on III/IV Poetry page
