A friend recently made me aware of this summer opportunity for intense study of Latin in Rome, Italy at the Accademia Vivarium Novum. Courses are geared toward many different levels, from beginners to those more advanced. Check it out on the Academy’s website: http://www.vivariumnovum.net/eng/adextra.htm.
Apr 182012
Latin Phrase: ab ovo usque ad mala
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Dec 312011
ab ovo usque ad mala. . . . . . . . . . .from beginning to end Annus mihi placuit ab ovo usque ad mala! I enjoyed the year from beginning to end!
Latin Phrase: gratiam habere
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Dec 302011
gratiam habere. . . . . . . . . .to be grateful Gratiam vir pauper habet propter largitatem Domini. The poor man is grateful because of the bounty of the Lord.
Latin Phrase: caput demittere
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Dec 292011
caput demittere. . . . . . . . . .to bow one’s head Illa caput demisit et oravit. She bowed her head and prayed.
Latin Phrase: bellum intestinum
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Dec 282011
bellum intestinum. . . . . . . . .civil war In bello intestino multi milites et nautae mortui sunt. Many soldiers and sailors died in the civil war.
Latin Phrase: petere honores
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Dec 272011
petere honores. . . . . . . . . . .to seek public office Gingrich et Romney et alii honores petunt. Gingrich, Romney, and others are seeking public office.
Latin Phrase: quid censes?
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Dec 262011
quid censes?. . . . . . . . . . .what is your opinion? Maria: De Henrico quid censes? Claudia: Is lepidus et formosus est. Marie: What do you think about Henry? Claudia: He is charming and handsome.
Latin Phrase: lacrimas effundere
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Dec 252011
lacrimas effundere. . . . . . . . . .to weep Lacrimas effundo quia hoc natale Christi Sanctus Nicolaus dona mihi non tulit. I’m crying because Santa Claus didn’t bring me presents this Christmas.
Latin Phrase: vasa colligere
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Dec 242011
vasa colligere. . . . . . . . . . .to pack one’s bags Cras mane vasa colligat hospes et ex oppido discedat. Tomorrow morning, the guest will pack his bags and leave town.
Latin Phrase: mittere ad bellum
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Dec 232011
mittere ad bellum. . . . . . . . . . .to send to war Praeses multos viros et mulieres ad bellum misit. The president sent many men and many woman off to war.
