Basic Latin Words and Phrases
This page contains many basic words and phrases for beginner students of the Latin language. Here you will find the most common words and phrases which can help kickstart your Latin vocabulary.
By scrolling below, you will learn key phrases introductory phrases like hello and how are you, plus question words like who, what, when, where, why in Latin. You'll also learn how to exchange names.
Common Words and Phrases in Latin:
Words in bold added during the last update. You can also view this list of common words and phrases from English to Latin.
Introductions in Latin
Salve ➔ Hello
Quid agis? ➔ How are you?
Quod nomen tibi est? ➔ What is your name?
Meum nomen est (name) ➔ My name is (name)
Tu loqueris Anglice? ➔ Do you speak English?
Talking of Friends in Latin
Amicus ➔ Friend
Amici ➔ Friends
Mehi amicus ➔ My friend
Mehi amici ➔ My friends
Question Words in Latin
Qui ➔ Who
Quid est ➔ What
Cum ➔ When
Ubi ➔ Where
Quod ➔ Why
*List of Latin key words last updated: March 7, 2018.
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