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Post by superman on Mar 29, 2011 10:23:07 GMT -5
Small phrases for kids to learn to use or understand ....
Latin :
And others - Et Cetera
I came I saw I conquered - Veni Vidi Vici
Let the buyer beware - Caveat emptor
My Fault - Mea culpa
Sieze the day - Carpe diem
Something that does not follow - Non sequitor
Fair exchange - Quid Pro Quo
Unwanted person - Persona non grata
By the day - Per diem
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Post by LiveLifeMoment on Mar 29, 2011 15:54:23 GMT -5
Nice to see another latin language fan. Some of the ones I know are:
Memento vivere - A reminder of life (literally remember that you have to live)
Memorabilia - Memorable things
Memorandum - A note of; a thing to be remembered
Millennium (millennia) - A thousand year period
Modus agendi - Manner of operation
Modus operandi (m.o.) - Way of operating
Modus vivendi - Way of living
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Post by yuvimvp on Mar 29, 2011 17:22:49 GMT -5
Nice! Any spanish phrases like this? Because in few years , Majority of US will have Hispanic people making Spanish more prominent than any other foreign language.. No offense to Latin but would love to know more on spanish phrases and usage in everyday..
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Post by fuzzywuzzy on Mar 29, 2011 22:19:17 GMT -5
When my kids speak, it is often foreign-language to me!!! I wish we could have a similar thread for "Kids phrases for parents to understand"?  |
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Post by tara on Mar 30, 2011 8:04:28 GMT -5
Since Bay area has high dense of Indians, I was wondering if some Hindi words/phrases are common there among kids. If so, can anyone please list? Are there any other Indian language phrases that kids use?
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Post by iplrocks on Mar 30, 2011 14:27:34 GMT -5
Nice! Any spanish phrases like this? Because in few years , Majority of US will have Hispanic people making Spanish more prominent than any other foreign language.. No offense to Latin but would love to know more on spanish phrases and usage in everyday.. Know only a few to use in mexican eateries Pleased to meet you - Mucho gusto encantado Good bye- Audios Cheers - iSalud I don't understand - No comprendo Good luck - iBuena suerte This gentleman will pay for everything - Esta hombre pagara por todo Where's the toilet? - Donde estan los sanitarios? I love you - Te amo |
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