latin

Everyday

1. The language of the ancient Romans; it is no longer anyone's first language but is still studied and used in science and law. tree →
2. (adjective) Connected with countries whose languages come from Latin, such as Spain, Portugal, Italy, France, and Latin America. tree →
3. Latin American: from Mexico, Central or South America. tree →

In the lessons

In history, Latin was spoken in the Roman Empire. In English and science, many words come from Latin (aqua = water, «animal», «video»), and scientists give animals and plants Latin names. Phrases: «Latin names», «Latin America», «Latin music».

Examples

• The Romans spoke Latin. tree →
• Many English words come from Latin. tree →
• «Aqua» is the Latin word for water. tree →
• Scientists use Latin names for plants and animals. tree →
• Mexico and Brazil are in Latin America. tree →
• We danced to Latin music at the party. tree →
• ‘A very difficult Latin word; it is “Mutabor.”’ tree →

Note

A proper name: always write it with a capital L — «Latin». Latin is called a «dead» language because no one speaks it as a first language, but it is still read and studied.

In Jewish tradition

Interpretation: Sefer Yetzirah was first printed for Christian readers in Latin translations. Scholars have often studied the book through these versions. In the primary lessons: In history, Latin was spoken in the Roman Empire. In English and science, many words come from Latin (aqua = water, «animal», «video»), and scientists give animals and plants Latin names. Phrases: «Latin names», «Latin America», «Latin music».

Examples

• I add here the full titles of the three Latin versions; they are all to be found in the British Museum Library. (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893) tree →
• I add here the full titles of the three Latin versions ; they are all to be found in the British Museum Library. (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893) tree →
• The word seems to me clearly allied to the Latin spiritus, — spirit, soul, wind ; and is used by Quintilian as a sound, or noise. (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893) tree →

Note

A proper name: always write it with a capital L — «Latin». Latin is called a «dead» language because no one speaks it as a first language, but it is still read and studied.