Latin FAQs
Latin FAQs contains questions and answers to people's questions about Latin or about how to say things in Latin. Questions include a wide range, from how to say "Happy Birthday" in Latin to whether "Deus Lo Volt," a saying from the crusades, is acually Latin.
How Do You Read Latin Adjectives?
In certus, -a, -um, what do the '-a' and -'um' represent?
In certus, -a, -um, what do the '-a' and -'um' represent?
How Do You Say "Fearless and Determined in Latin?
An explanation of the ways to translate "Fearless and Determined" into Latin.
An explanation of the ways to translate "Fearless and Determined" into Latin.
How Do You Say "I used to go" in Latin?
To show habitual action, Latin uses the imperfect.
To show habitual action, Latin uses the imperfect.
How Many Latin Verb Endings Are There in Latin?
For Latin verbs there are 4 numbered conjugations that give you the root vowel. In order to conjugate a Latin verb, in addition to these vowels you need to know the endings. Just how many Latin verb endings are there?
For Latin verbs there are 4 numbered conjugations that give you the root vowel. In order to conjugate a Latin verb, in addition to these vowels you need to know the endings. Just how many Latin verb endings are there?
How Do You Recognize the Root?
How much do you need to remove to discover the root of a Latin word?
How much do you need to remove to discover the root of a Latin word?
Is Latin Easy?
Is Latin easy? Some people choose which language to study based on whether or not it is easy, usually as compared with other languages. Here is my opinion on the question of whether or not you should call Latin an easy language to learn.
Is Latin easy? Some people choose which language to study based on whether or not it is easy, usually as compared with other languages. Here is my opinion on the question of whether or not you should call Latin an easy language to learn.
What Is the Origin of "Morituri te salutant"?
What is the origin of the gladiator's salute "Morituri te salutant"?
What is the origin of the gladiator's salute "Morituri te salutant"?
Where Can I Find an English/LatinTranslation?
If you want a thorough, accurate translation, you will probably need to have a human do it for you, but if you need help with a couple of words, these may help.
If you want a thorough, accurate translation, you will probably need to have a human do it for you, but if you need help with a couple of words, these may help.
Why Does the Neuter Plural Match the Feminine Singular A-Ending
Why is the ending the same on the neuter plural and the singular feminine?
Why is the ending the same on the neuter plural and the singular feminine?
Word Borrowings in English - Are They French or Latin?
English acquired much of its vocabulary from the Romans via the French.
English acquired much of its vocabulary from the Romans via the French.
Ablatives
There are 3 basic forms of the ablative case: the ablative proper, the instrumental and the locative.
There are 3 basic forms of the ablative case: the ablative proper, the instrumental and the locative.
Forum Discussion: Is Latin Easy?
Few people would say Latin is exactly easy, but....
Few people would say Latin is exactly easy, but....
Latin Language Tips
Tips for reviewing or learning Latin.
Tips for reviewing or learning Latin.
Quick Tip: Happy Birthday - How to Say Happy Birthday in Latin
In Latin, words that mean may it be a happy birthday would convey the message of Happy Birthday.
In Latin, words that mean may it be a happy birthday would convey the message of Happy Birthday.
Quick Tip: Latin Colors
Words for colors in Latin. These words are adjectives and so must agree with the noun they modify.
Words for colors in Latin. These words are adjectives and so must agree with the noun they modify.
Quick Tip: Latin Pronunciation - How to Pronounce Words in Latin
Ideas about Latin pronunciation. How do we know anything about Latin pronunciation?
Ideas about Latin pronunciation. How do we know anything about Latin pronunciation?
Quick Tip: Memorize A Chunk of Vergil
Memorize a chunk of Vergil to help yourself re-learn Latin.
Memorize a chunk of Vergil to help yourself re-learn Latin.
Quick Tip: Scilicet - Sc. - Another Academic Latin Abbreviation
The Latin word scilicet is abbreviated sc. in papers.
The Latin word scilicet is abbreviated sc. in papers.