Part One Extras—Latin Language Flashcards
Give the Latin and English for the abbreviation N.B.
notā bene—note well
Literal translation: note well
More common meaning: pay attention
In an English sentence: The teacher called attention to due dates on the assignment sheet with the abbreviation N.B.
If you did not know that N.B. stands for “note well,” you might assume that you were supposed to write something in your notebook when you saw those letters.
The familiar way of calling attention to something of importance in a letter or other document one is writing, and abbreviated N.B. The literal meaning is “note well.”
“N.B. The alliance had already begun to fall apart by that time.”
Give the Latin and English for the abbreviation e.g.
exemplī grātiā—for example
Literal translation: for the sake of an example
More common meaning: for example
In an English sentence: Great authors, e.g. Shakespeare, are known for their ability to create memorable characters.
This is one of the most common Latin expressions found in English. It is the equivalent of the phrase “for example.”
This expression, literally “for the sake of example,” is always abbreviated e.g. in English. It is used correctly to introduce an example, incorrectly to mean “that is.”
Give the Latin and English for the abbreviation i.e.
id est—that is
Literal translation: that is
More common meaning: in other words
In an English sentence: The ninth graders, i.e. the freshmen, will leave first.
Id est is a very common Latin expression found in everyday English. Be careful not to confuse i.e. with e.g, which means “for example.”
This scholarly term, abbreviated i.e, is used in identical fashion as its English translation: to clarify a statement just made. The abbreviation i.e. is heard more and more in the speech of those who do not know the Latin phrase-nor even the meaning of the term-so misuse is almost as common as correct use. The most frequent mistake reflects confusion of i.e. with e.g, the abbreviation of exemplī grātiā, “for example.” Perhaps we are better advised to use the English equivalents in place of these abbreviations.
Give the Latin and English for the abbreviation A.D.
annō Dominī—in the year of our Lord
Literal translation: In the Year of the Lord
More common meaning: Common Era
In an English sentence: Mt. Vesuvius erupted in A.D. 79.
Most historians today use the expression Common Era (CE) to refer to dates after the birth of Christ, but in older books you will find the Latin phrase anno Domini (A.D.). Some people think that A.D. stands for After Death, but you can see that annō, which comes from the Latin word annus meaning “year,” is related to the English word “annual.” Dominus is the Latin word for “lord” or “master.”
The full version of the abbreviation A.D. Modern Western calendars reckon passage of time from the birth of Christ, the commencement of the Christian era, but there is disagreement over the precise year of Christ’s birth.
Give the Latin and English for the abbreviation A.M.
ante merīdiem—before noon
Literal translation: before noon
More common meaning: in the morning
In an English sentence: The meeting will begin at 10 A.M.
A.M. is a familiar abbreviation. It is easy to remember that ante means “before” if you think of “antebellum.” Merīdiem is the Latin word for “noon” so you would never invite someone to dinner at 6:00 A.M.!
Merīdiēs means “noon” or “midday.” A.M, the English abbreviation for ante merīdiem, refers to time prior to noon and after midnight.
Give the Latin and English for the abbreviation P.M.
post merīdiem—after noon
Literal translation: after noon
In an English sentence: The meeting is set for 3:00 P.M. tomorrow.
Here is a familiar phrase. It is the opposite of ante merīdiem (A.M.).
The phrase we all know in its abbreviated form, P.M.
Give the English for the quotation “errāre hūmānum est”.
to err is human
Literal translation: to err is human
More common meaning: everybody makes mistakes
In an English sentence: The teacher comforted the tearful child who had made a mistake by saying, “Errāre hūmānum est.”
English words like “err” and “error” are clearly related to this Latin verb errāre.
The recognition, also given as errāre est hūmānum, that erasers are attached to pencils for good reason. Alexander Pope, in “An Essay on Criticism”: “To err is human, to forgive, divine.”
Give the Latin/Greek word(s) for the English derivative “islet”.
īnsula
Give the Latin/Greek word(s) for the English derivative “insular”.
īnsula
Give the Latin/Greek word(s) for the English derivative “terrace”.
terra
Give the Latin/Greek word(s) for the English derivative “insulate”.
īnsula
Give the Latin/Greek word(s) for the English derivative “isle”.
īnsula
Give the Latin/Greek word(s) for the English derivative “terrier”.
terra
Give the Latin/Greek word(s) for the English derivative “territory”.
terra
Give the Latin/Greek word(s) for the English derivative “casino”.
casa
Give the Latin/Greek word(s) for the English derivative “insulator”.
īnsula
Give the Latin/Greek word(s) for the English derivative “voyager”.
via
Give the Latin/Greek word(s) for the English derivative “insulation”.
īnsula
Give the Latin/Greek word(s) for the English derivative “voyage”.
via
Give the Latin/Greek word(s) for the English derivative “territorial”.
terra
Give the Latin/Greek word(s) for the English derivative “aqueous”.
aqua
What is the meaning of the Latin adjective “decem”?
decem—ten
What is the meaning of the Latin adjective “duodecim”?
duodecim—twelve
What is the meaning of the Latin adjective “duodēvīgintī”?
duodēvīgintī—eighteen
What is the meaning of the Latin adjective “novem”?
novem—nine
What is the meaning of the Latin adjective “quattuordecim”?
quattuordecim—fourteen
What is the meaning of the Latin adjective “quīndecim”?
quīndecim—fifteen
What is the meaning of the Latin adjective “quīnque”?
quīnque—five
What is the meaning of the Latin adjective “sēdecim”?
sēdecim—sixteen
What is the meaning of the Latin adjective “septendecim”?
septendecim—seventeen
What is the meaning of the Latin adjective “sex”?
sex—six
What is the meaning of the Latin adjective “tredecim”?
tredecim—thirteen
What is the meaning of the Latin adjective “ūndecim”?
ūndecim—eleven
What is the meaning of the Latin adjective “ūndēvīgintī”?
ūndēvīgintī—nineteen
What is the meaning of the Latin adjective “vīgintī”?
vīgintī—twenty
Give the English for the phrase “ab ōvō usque ad māla”.
from the egg to the apples (i.e., from appetizer to dessert; from beginning to end)
Literal translation: from egg(s) to apples
More common meaning: from beginning to end
In an English sentence: The new software manual gives directions for website design ab ōvō usque ad māla.
This phrase makes sense if you know a little bit about ancient dining customs. Most Romans ate only a snack for breakfast and lunch. Dinner, however, was more elaborate. Hard-boiled eggs (ōva) were sometimes served as appetizers, and dessert often
included fruit like apples (māla). An English phrase, “from soup to nuts,” means the
same thing. The Latin word ovum is an English word itself and gives us the words
“oval” and “ovary.” You may sometimes see just the words ab ōvō instead of the whole
phrase. Ab ōvō means “from the egg, from the beginning.”
A colorful Roman phrase reminiscent of our own “from soup to nuts,” since it is literally translated as “from the egg to the apples,” but with a meaning that is quite different. “From soup to nuts” refers to completeness, for example, of a multicourse dinner or a Sears Roebuck catalogue. Ab ōvō usque ad māla, by contrast, means “from start to finish.” The expression derives from the fact that Roman dinners often began with eggs and ended with fruit.
“Your plan was inadequate ab ōvō usque ad māla and had no chance for success.”
Give the dictionary entry for the Latin verb “teneō”.
teneō, tenēre, tenuī, tentum—to hold
Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun “cognōmen”.
cognōmen, cognōminis, n.—used to designate a particular branch or individual family within a gēns or clan
Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun “annus”.
annus, annī, m.—year
What is the meaning of the Latin adverb “ibi”?
ibi—there; in that place
Give the dictionary entry for the Latin verb “maneō”.
maneō, manēre, mānsī, mānsum—to stay, wait, remain
Give the dictionary entry for the Latin verb “pugnō”.
pugnō, pugnāre, pugnāvī, pugnātum—to fight; combat, give battle, engage, contend
Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun “ātrium”.
ātrium, ātriī, n.—core of a Roman house; in very early times was the only room
Give the dictionary entry for the Latin verb “dēmōnstrō”.
dēmōnstrō, dēmōnstrāre, dēmōnstrāvī, dēmōnstrātum—to show; point out, as with the finger; indicate, designate
Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun “arma”.
arma, armōrum, n.—arms
What is the meaning of the Latin adverb “diū”?
diū—for a long time
Give the dictionary entry for the Latin pronoun “tū”.
tū—you (singular); thou
What is the meaning of the Latin adverb “tum”?
tum—then
Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun “animus”.
animus, animī, m.—mind, soul, spirit
What is the meaning of the Latin adverb “paene”?
paene—almost; nearly, as I may say
What is the meaning of the Latin preposition “post”?
post—after (with the accusative)
Give the dictionary entry for the Latin pronoun “vōs”.
vōs—you (plural)
Give the dictionary entry for the Latin adjective “aequus”.
aequus, aequa, aequum—equal, fair, level, calm
Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun “auxilium”.
auxilium, auxiliī, n.—help, reinforcements (in the plural); aid, assistance, support, succor
What is the meaning of the Latin adverb “crās”?
crās—tomorrow
Give the dictionary entry for the Latin noun “cūra”.
cūra, cūrae, f.—care, concern, anxiety; solicitude, carefulness, thought
What is the meaning of the Latin adverb “heri”?
heri—yesterday
Give the dictionary entry for the Latin verb “līberō”.
līberō, līberāre, līberāvī, līberātum—to (set) free; make free, liberate
What is the meaning of the Latin adverb “mox”?
mox—soon; anon, directly, presently
Give the Latin and English for the the motto of the United States that is found on all coins.
e pluribus unum –from many, one (one out of many)
Give the English and author of the phrase carpe diem.
seize the day – Horace
Give the Latin and English for the motto of the state of Wyoming
Cedant arma togae – Let arms yield to the toga (peace)
Give the Latin and English for the motto of the state of Idaho
Esto perpetua – May it last forever
Give the Latin and English for the motto of the state of New York
Excelsior – Ever upward/higher
Give the Latin and English for the motto of the state of Arkansas
Regnat populus – the people rule
Give the Latin and English for the motto of the state of Maine
Dirigo – I point the way
Give the Latin and English for the motto of the state of New Mexico
Crescit eundo – it grows as it goes
Give the Latin and English for the motto of the University of New Mexico
Lux hominum vita: Light, the life of men
Give the English and author of the phrase festina lente.
make haste slowly – Augustus
Give the English for the phrase festina lente:
make haste slowly
Give the Latin and English for the motto of Brown University
In Deo speramus: In God we trust
Give the Latin and English for the motto of Yale University
Lux et veritas: Light and truth
Give the Latin and English for the motto of the University of Washington
Lux sit: Let there be light
Give the Latin and English for the motto of the University of Missouri
Salus populi: The welfare of the people
Give the Latin and English for the motto of Harvard University
Veritas: Truth
Give the Latin and English for the phrase found on a mosaic in Pompei.
cave canem – beware of the dog
Give the English and author of the phrase veni, vidi, vici.
I came, I saw, I conquered – Julius Caesar
Give the English for the phrase ad infinitum
without end
Give the English for the phrase ad nauseam
to the point of disgust
Give the English for the phrase bona fide
in good faith
Give the English for the phrase cum grano salis
with a grain of salt
Give the English for the phrase per annum -
by the year
Give the English for the phrase per diem -
by the day
Give the English for the phrase verbatim –
word for word
What was said by Caesar, as he was about to cross the Rubicon, and what does it mean?
alea iacta est – the die is cast
Give the Latin and English for the abbreviation A.U.C.
ab urbe condita OR anno urbis conditae—from the founding of the city
Give the Latin and English for the abbreviation cf.
confer – compare
Give the Latin and English for the abbreviation etc.
et cetera – and so forth, and the rest
Give the Latin and English for the abbreviation ibid.
ibidem – in the same place
Give the Latin and English for the abbreviation M.D.
Medicinae Doctor – medical doctor, doctor of medicine
Give the Latin and English for the abbreviation P.S.
post scriptum – written afterward
Give the Latin and English for the abbreviation q.v.
quod vide – which see
Give the Latin and English for the abbreviation Rx
recipe – take as prescribed (medical term)
Give the Latin and English for the abbreviation vs.
versus – against
Give the English and author of the phrase mens sana in corpore sano.
a sound mind in a sound body – Juvenal
Give the Latin and English for the medical abbreviation Rx.
recipe – take
What was the phrase Constantine saw in the sky before the battle of the Milvian Bridge, and what does it translate as?
in hoc signo vinces – by this sign you will conquer
Give the English and author of the phrase Rident stolidi verba Latina.
~ Fools laugh at the Latin language.—-Ovid
Give the Latin and English for the motto of the state of Oklahoma
Labor omnia vincit –Work conquers all
Give the Latin and English for the motto of the state of Arizona
Ditat Deus – God enriches
Give the Latin and English for the motto of the state of Mississippi
Virtute et armis – by valor and arms
Give the Latin and English for the motto of the state of Colorado
Nil sine numine – nothing without divine guidance
Give the Latin and English for the motto of the state of Virginia
Sic semper tyrannis – thus ever to tyrant
Give the Latin and English for the motto of the University of Michigan
Artes, scientia, veritas: Arts, knowledge, truth
Give the Latin and English for the motto of the University of the South (Sewanee)
Ecce quam bonum: Behold how good
Give the Latin and English for the motto of the University of North Dakota
Lux et lex: Light and law
Give the Latin and English for the motto of Brooklyn College
Nil sine magno labore: Nothing without great labor
Give the Latin and English for the motto of the University of Mississippi
Virtute et armis: By valor and arms
Give the English for the phrase alma mater
nourishing mother – for any school/college
Give the English for the phrase ante bellum
before the war
Give the English for the phrase caveat emptor
let the buyer beware
Give the English for the phrase ex libris
from the books of
Give the English for the phrase lapsus linguae -
a slip of the tongue
Give the English for the phrase non sequitur:
it does not follow; an illogical inference
Give the English for the phrase pax vobiscum -
peace be with you
Give the English for the phrase quid pro quo -
something for something
Give the English for the phrase sine qua non -
indispensable; a necessity
Give the Latin and English for the abbreviation ad lib.
ad libitum—at pleasure
Give the Latin and English for the abbreviation et al.
et alia – and others
Give the Latin and English for the abbreviation op. cit.
opere citato – in the work cited/mentioned
Give the Latin and English for the medical abbreviation a.c.
ante cibos – before meals
Give the Latin and English for the medical abbreviation p.c.
post cibos – after meal
Give the Latin and English for the medical abbreviation b.i.d.
bis in die – twice a day
Give the Latin and English for the medical abbreviation t.i.d.
ter in die – three times a day
Give the Latin and English for the medical abbreviation p.o.
per os – by mouth
Give the Latin and English for the medical abbreviation h.s.
hora somni – at bedtime
Give the Latin and English for the motto of the state of District of Columbia
Iustitia omnibus – Justice for all
Give the Latin and English for the motto of the state of Kansas
Ad astra per aspera – to the stars through difficultie
Give the Latin and English for the motto of the state of West Virginia
Montani semper liberi – Mountaineers are always free
Give the Latin and English for the motto of the state of North Carolina
Esse quam videri – to be rather than to seem
Give the Latin and English for the motto of the state of Michigan
Si quaeris paeninsulam amoenam circumspice – If you seek a pleasant peninsula, look around you
Give the Latin and English for the motto of the University of Oregon
Mens agitat molem: Mind moves the mass
Give the Latin and English for the motto of Hunter College
Mihi cura futuri: My care is for the future
Give the Latin and English for the motto of New York University
Perstare et praestare: To persevere and surpass
Give the Latin and English for the motto of Delaware College
Scientia sol mentis: Knowledge, the sun of the mind
Give the Latin and English for the motto of Dartmouth College
Vox clamantis in deserto: The voice of one crying in the wilderness
Give the English for the phrase ad hoc
for this purpose
Give the English for the phrase corpus delicti
the body of the crime
Give the English for the phrase de facto
in fact; actually
Give the English for the phrase de jure
by right; legally
Give the English for the phrase ex officio
by virtue of office
Give the English for the phrase in absentia -
in absence
Give the English for the phrase in loco parentis -
in the place of a parent
Give the English for the phrase ne plus ultra:
nothing more beyond; perfection
Give the English for the phrase post mortem -
after death
Give the English for the phrase pater patriae
father of his country
Give the Latin and English for BOTH mottoes of the state of South Carolina
Dum spiro, spero –While there’s life, there’s hope (While I breathe, I hope) AND Animis opibusque parati – Prepared in mind and resources
Give the Latin and English for the motto of the state of Maryland
Scuto bonae voluntatis Tuae coronasti nos – with the shield of Thy goodwill Thou has covered us
Give the Latin and English for the motto of the state of Massachusetts
Ense petit placidam sub libertate quietem – with the sword she seeks calm peace under liberty
Give the Latin and English for the motto of the state of Connecticut
Qui transtulit sustinet – He who transplanted, sustains
Give the Latin and English for the motto of the state of Alabama
Audemus iura nostra defendere – we dare defend our right
Give the Latin and English for the motto of the University of Florida
Civium in moribus rei publicae salus: The welfare of the states lies in the character of its citizens.
Give the Latin and English for the motto of the University of Chicago
Crescat scientia, vita excolatur: Let knowledge grow, let life be enriched
Give the Latin and English for the motto of Columbia University
In lumine tuo videbimus lumen: In your light, we shall see the light
Give the Latin and English for the motto of Amherst College
Terras irradient: Let them illuminate the earth
Give the Latin and English for the motto of Johns Hopkins University
Veritas vos liberabit: The truth will set you free
Give the Latin and English for the abbreviation pro tem.
pro tempore – for the time being
Give the Latin and English for the abbreviation Q.E. D.
Quod erat demonstrandum – that which must be demonstrated
Give the Latin and English for the abbreviation viz.
videlicet – namely
Give the Latin and English for the medical abbreviation gtt.
guttae – drops
Give the Latin and English for the medical abbreviation q.i.d
quater in die – four times a day
Give the English for the phrase pro tempore -
for the time being
Give the English and author of the phrase ars longa, vita brevis.
art is long, life is short – Horace
Give the English for the phrase de gustibus non est disputandum
there is no accounting for tastes; everyone to his own taste
Give the English for the phrase de mortuis nil nisi bonum
speak only good of the dead
Give the English for the phrase ex post facto -
enacted after the fact; retroactive
Give the English for the phrase ex tempore -
on the spur of the moment
Give the English for the phrase in toto -
entirely
Give the English for the phrase prima facie -
on first sight or appearance
Give the English for the phrase tempus fugit -
time flies
Give the Latin and English for the medical abbreviation q.s.
quantum sufficiat – as much as needed
Give the English for the phrase ipso facto -
by the very fact itself
Give the Latin and English for the motto of the state of Missouri
Salus populi suprema lex esto – the welfare of the people shall be the supreme law
Give the Latin and English for the motto of the state of Oregon
Alis volat propriis – He flies by his own wings
Give the Latin and English for the motto of the University of Vermont
Studiis et rebus honestis: To honorable pursuits and deeds
Give the Latin and English for the motto of the University of Texas
Disciplina praesidium civitatis: Training, the defense of the state
Give the Latin and English for the motto of the University of Nebraska
Litteris dedicata et omnibus artibus: Dedicated to letters and all the arts
Give the Latin and English for the motto of Tulane University
Non sibi, sed suis: Not for herself, but for her own
Give the Latin and English for the motto of Trinity College
Pro ecclesia et patria: For church and country
Give the Latin and English for the motto of the City College of New York
Respice, adspice, prospice: Look to the past, look to the present, look to the future
Give the English for the phrase non compos mentis:
not of sound mind
Give the English for the phrase status quo -
the existing state of affairs
