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How to Speak Latin

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Speajing Latin is easier than you may think. This brief introduction to the dead language will help you on your way. Be not afraid. Latin Lives!

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions
  1. Step 1

    Understand that the Latin language is pronounced much like the English language. You need not worry about pronunciation or accent. Say it naturally and more often than not, you will be right.

  2. Step 2

    Say, "hello." "Sal-way" to one person, or "sal-way-tay" to more than one person.

  3. Step 3

    Say, ":what is up?" In Latin, " Quid (like squid, minus the S) Ag- iss?"

  4. Step 4

    Say, " My name is _________." In Latin, " mi- he nom-en est ________."

  5. Step 5

    Say, "What is your name?" In Latin, " Quid est nom-en ti-be?"

  6. Step 6

    Say "goodbye." In Latin, "wall-ay," to one person, or "wall-ay-tay" to more than one person.

  7. Step 7

    Make people laugh. Say, "sem-per oobi sub oobi." Translation, " always where under where."

Tips & Warnings
  • Latin is easy
  • Latin is fun
  • Latin impresses many.
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