History of Latin
What is the difference between Classical Latin and Vulgar Latin?
Classical Latin was formal; Vulgar Latin was spoken by ordinary people.
What is "philology" in Latin?
"Philologia"
Optimus/amor/magister
Amor magister optimus.
A teacher loves students.
Magister discipulos amat.
How did Latin influence modern English?
Many English words come from Latin , especially in science and law.
What is "reader" in Latin?
"Lector"
A/cavete/falsis/amicis
Cavete a falsis amicis
A poet loves girls.
Poeta puellas amat.
Why is Latin still studied today?
To understand history, literature, science,and other languages.
What is "language" in Latin?
"Lingua"
Quid/cave/et cui/dicas/quando
Cave,quid dicas,quando et cui
A poet's daughter loves teachers.
Filia poetae magistros amat.
What happened to Latin after the Romanian Empire fell?
It changed into different languages.
What is "poet" in Latin?
"Poeta"
Una/veritas/doctorina/multiplex
Doctorina multiplex, veritas una
An ancient book is interesting.
Liber antiquus interesting est.
What languages developed from Latin?
Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Romanian.
What is "word" in Latin?
"Verbum"
Est/doctorina/fructus/dulcis/amarae/radicis
Doctorina est fructus dulcis radicis amarae
A teacher works at school.
Magister in schola laborat.