This page lists direct English translations of common Latin phrases, such as veni vidi vici and et cetera. Some of the phrases are themselves translations of Greek phrases, as Greek rhetoric and literature reached its peak centuries before that of Ancient Rome. The English language is a West Germanic language that originates in England. ... Translation is an activity comprising the interpretation of the meaning of a text in one language — the source text — and the production, in another language, of a new, equivalent text — the target text, or translation. ... It has been suggested that History of the Latin language be merged into this article or section. ... List of Greek Phrases/Proverbs Αα (h)a Ageōmetrētos mēdeis eisitō. Let no-one without knowledge of geometry enter. Motto over the entrance to Platos Academy (quoted in Elias commentary on Aristotles Categories). ... i rule:Forum Romanum panorama 2. ...

Be aware that the Latin letter i can be used as either a vowel or a consonant. When used as a consonant, it is often replaced by the letter j by Medieval convention, especially in legal terminology—hence phrases like de iure are often spelled de jure. On this list, the more common form will be the one a phrase is listed under: thus, de jure is used instead of de iure, and alea iacta est instead of alea jacta est. The lowercase i redirects here. ... Note: This page contains IPA phonetic symbols in Unicode. ... A consonant is a sound in spoken language that is characterized by a closure or stricture of the vocal tract sufficient to cause audible turbulence. ... The letter J is the tenth of the Latin alphabet; it was the last to be added to that alphabet. ...

To view all three pages of phrases on a single, lengthy document, see:

• List of Latin phrases (full)

The list is also divided alphabetically into three pages: This page lists direct English translations of common Latin phrases, such as veni vidi vici and et cetera. ...

• List of Latin phrases (A–E)
• List of Latin phrases (F–O)
• List of Latin phrases (P–Z)

This page lists direct English translations of common Latin phrases, such as veni vidi vici and et cetera. ... This page lists direct English translations of common Latin phrases, such as veni vidi vici and et cetera. ... This page lists direct English translations of common Latin phrases, such as veni vidi vici and et cetera. ...

See also

• List of Latin abbreviations
• List of Latin words with English derivatives
• List of Latin and Greek words commonly used in systematic names
• List of legal Latin terms
• Medical prescription Appendix 1: Abbreviations
• Brocard
• French phrases used by English speakers
• List of French phrases
• List of French proverbs
• List of German expressions in English
• List of German words and phrases
• List of Greek phrases
• List of Spanish expressions in common English

Latin was once the universal academic language in Europe. ... This is a list of Latin words with derivatives in English (and other modern languages). ... This list of Latin and Greek words commonly used in systematic names is intended to help those unfamiliar with classical languages understand and remember the scientific names of organisms. ... A number of Latin terms are used in legal terminology and legal maxims. ... A medical prescription (℞) is an order (often in written form) by a qualified health care professional to a pharmacist or other therapist for a treatment to be provided to their patient. ... A medical prescription (℞) is an order (often in written form) by a qualified health care professional to a pharmacist or other therapist for a treatment to be provided to their patient. ... A Brocard is a juridical principle usually expressed in Latin (and often derived from juridical works of the past), traditionally used to concisely express a wider legal concept or rule. ... Here are some examples of French words and phrases used by English speakers. ... This page lists English translations of several French phrases used in English texts and presumed to be understood by the English reader. ... A list of French proverbs can be found at Wikiquote:French proverbs. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with List of German words and phrases. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with List of German expressions in English. ... List of Greek Phrases/Proverbs Αα (h)a Ageōmetrētos mēdeis eisitō. Let no-one without knowledge of geometry enter. Motto over the entrance to Platos Academy (quoted in Elias commentary on Aristotles Categories). ... Here are some words or phrases from the Spanish that are sometimes used in English slang, but have not entered the standard lexicon. ...

External links

• Latin Phrases and Abbreviations Collection of Latin phrases with search function.
• Wikiquote: Latin proverbs
• Latin sayings Organized by topic.
• John Bouvier's Law Dictionary (1856)
• Latin phrases and mottoes - Sorted alphabetically and by subject.
• Merriam-Webster Online (Warning: site has pop-up ads)
• Latin Mottos and Latin Quotations with English Translations
• Latin proverbs Famous Latin proverbs.
• Dictionary.com on distinction between "i.e." and "e.g.". (Warning: site has pop-up ads)
• Dictionary.com on commas after "i.e." and "e.g.". (Warning: site has pop-up ads)
• Another list of Latin abbreviations
• Google for "comma after i.e."