M Flashcards
What is the Latin term for ‘much’?
multus, -a, -um
Used to describe size or quantity.
What is the comparative form of ‘magnus’?
maior
Used for indicating something is bigger or greater.
What is the Latin term for ‘evil, bad’?
malus, -a, -um
Commonly used to describe negative qualities.
What does ‘mandatum’ mean?
order
Refers to a command or instruction.
What is the meaning of the verb ‘maneo, -ere, mansi’?
stay, remain
Indicates a state of staying in place.
What is the Latin word for ‘husband’?
maritus
Refers to a male spouse.
What does ‘mater’ (acc. matrem) translate to?
mother
The term for a female parent.
What is the superlative form of ‘magnus’?
maximus, -a, -um
Used to indicate the largest or greatest.
What is the meaning of ‘medius, -a, -um’?
middle (of)
Describes a central position.
What is the comparative form of ‘bonus’?
melior
Used to indicate something is better.
What does ‘mendax, mendac-‘ mean?
liar, deceitful
Refers to someone who lies.
What is the Latin term for ‘table’?
mensa
Commonly used for furniture.
What is the Latin word for ‘merchant’?
mercator, mercator-
Refers to someone involved in trade.
What does ‘meus, -a, -um’ mean?
my
Indicates possession.
What is the expression for ‘no!’ in Latin?
minime!
Used to express strong negation.
What is the superlative form of ‘parvus’?
minimus, -a, -um
Indicates the smallest or very small.
What is the comparative form of ‘parvus’?
minor
Used to indicate something is smaller or younger.
What does ‘mirabilis, -e’ mean?
marvellous, strange
Describes something that inspires wonder.
What is the meaning of ‘mitto, -ere, misi’?
send
Refers to the action of dispatching something.
What is the Latin word for ‘mountain’?
mons, mont-
Refers to a large natural elevation of the earth’s surface.
What is the meaning of ‘monstro, -are, -avi’?
show
Indicates the act of displaying or presenting.
What does ‘mortuus, -a, -um’ mean?
dead
Describes the state of having died.
What is the Latin word for ‘soon’?
mox
Refers to a short time in the future.
What is the plural form of ‘multus’?
multi, -ae, multa
Used to describe a large number of items.
