Latin Phrases - Dicite et Scribite Unit I

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Latin Phrases - Dicite et Scribite Unit I

Ad Kalendas Graecas: Never (at the Greek Calends) - Implies something that will never happen.
Bene: Well - Indicates a positive or favorable state.
Dum spiro, spero: While I breathe, I hope. - A proverb expressing hope in the face of adversity.
Est cattus: It is a cat. - Simple declarative statement identifying an animal.
Festina lente: Make haste slowly. - A proverb emphasizing careful and deliberate action.
Habesne pennam?: Do you have a pen? - A question about possession, common to learning basic dialogues.
Meus canis pennam edit: My dog ate my pen. - A simple declarative sentence describing an action, showing possession and verb conjugation.
Mihi nomen est Marcus: My name is Marcus. - A fundamental sentence for introducing oneself, showing subject-verb-object structure.
Non male: Not bad. - A mild positive response or evaluation.
Non multum: Not much - Describes a small quantity or amount.
Optime: Very well. - A strong affirmative evaluation or response.
Placet mihi ludere pedifolium.: I like to play football. - Expresses a personal preference and describes a sporting activity.
Quid agis?: How are you? - A common greeting, basic structure of inquiry.
Quid est nomen tibi?: What is your name? - A standard question for eliciting someone's name.
Quid est?: What is it? - A general question regarding an object or entity.
Quid novi?: What's new? - An informal inquiry about news or updates.
Quid placet tibi?: What do you like? - A question about personal preference.
Roma est in Italia.: Rome is in Italy. - A geographical fact about location.
Salve!: Hello! (singular) - Common greeting.
Salvete!: Hello! (plural) - Common greeting in plural form.
Sic, habeo pennam.: Yes, I have a pen. - Affirmative response regarding possession.
Ubi est Roma?: Where is Rome? - A question asking about a city's location.
Vale!: Goodbye! (singular) - Formal expression of departure.
Valete!: Goodbye! (plural) - Formal expression of departure, plural version.

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Test your knowledge of essential Latin phrases from Dicite et Scribite Unit I. This quiz covers a variety of common expressions and their meanings, providing insight into Latin language structure. Perfect for beginners looking to enhance their vocabulary and understanding.