Latin Greetings and Conversations

Study Notes

Greetings and Basic Conversations

"salvē" (singular) and "salvēte" (plural) mean hello or hi.
To ask someone's name: "quid nōmen tibi est?" translates to "what is your name?"
The response format for stating your name: "nōmen mihi est ___________?" which means "my name is ___________."
To identify oneself, use "(ego) sum ___________," meaning "I am ___________."

Asking about Well-being

"quōmodō vādis?" translates to "how are you?" or "how are you going?"
Responses can include "bene" (well), "male" (not so well), or "mediocriter" (so-so).
A specific response indicating satisfactory condition: "satis bene (mihi est)," meaning "I am well enough" or "it is good enough for me."
To inquire about another person's well-being, add "tibine?" meaning "and you?"

Daily Activities

To ask about someone's activities for the day, say "quid agis hodiē?" which translates to "what are you doing today?"
"ut valēs?" is another way to ask, "how are you?"

Expressions of Gratitude and Farewell

"valeō" means "I am well" or "I am doing well."
"grātiās (maximās) agō" translates to "thanks (a lot)," literally "I give you thanks."
The adverb "libenter" means "with pleasure" or "gladly," often used as a response to thanks (meaning "you're welcome").
To say goodbye, use "valē" (singular) or "valete" (plural).
"iubeō valēre" translates to "good-bye," literally meaning "I bid you farewell."

Description

This quiz explores basic Latin greetings and how to engage in simple conversations. Learn how to ask for names, inquire about well-being, and discuss daily activities using essential Latin phrases. Perfect for beginners looking to enhance their conversational skills in Latin.