The Language of Caesar : Latin Phrases Everyone Should Know
A motley combination of Anglo-Saxon, Latin, and Germanic dialects, the English language (more or less as we know it) coalesced between the 9th and 13th centuries.
Despite this we use a lot of Latin phrases to this day. In this article we look at some of the more common Latin phrases that we should all know.
LATIN PHRASES
CARPE DIEM
Seize the day.
CAVEAT EMPTOR
Let the buyer beware.
COGITO, ERGO SUM.
I think, therfore I am.
IN ABSENTIA
While Absent
IN FLAGRANTE DELICTO
In the act of commiting a crime.
IPSO FACTO
By that very fact.
MEA CULPA
By my fault.
PERSONA NON GRATA
An unwelcome person.
PRIMA FACIA
On first view
POST MORTEM
After Death.
PRO BONO
Done without Charge.
QUID PRO QUO
Something for something, this for that
TEMPUS FUGIT
Time flies.
TERRA INGOGNITO
Unknown land.
VOX POPULI
The voice of the people.
