Latin II/Technology and modern life Lesson 3
Salvēte omnēs! Welcome back to Latin for Wikiversity. Today we'll learn vocabulary for modern communication methods and social media, building on our previous technology lessons.
New Vocabulary
| Latin | English | Audio (Classical) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| commentum, -ī (n.) | comment (online) | From classical "invention" | |
| commūnicātiō īnstantānea, -ōnis (f.) | instant message | Literally "instant communication" | |
| sequor digitāliter | follow (online) | Deponent verb + adverb | |
| dīvidō pūblicē | share (post) | Literally "share publicly" | |
| status, -ūs (m.) | status update | Classical word repurposed | |
| aestimō positivē | like (online) | From "estimate positively" | |
| nuntius brevis, -ī (m.) | text message | Literally "short message" | |
| commūnicātor portābilis, -ōris (m.) | mobile phone | Literally "portable communicator" |
Example Sentences
| Latin | English | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Commentum scrībō. | I write a comment. | Simple present |
| Commūnicātiōnem īnstantāneam mittō. | I send an instant message. | Using previous vocabulary |
| Amīcōs in rēticulō sōciālī sequor. | I follow friends on social media. | Using lesson 2 vocabulary |
| Imāginem digitālem pūblicē dīvidō. | I share a digital photo. | Using previous vocabulary |
| Novum statum in pāginā scrībō. | I write a new status on the page. | Complex sentence |
| Amīcī commentum positivē aestimant. | Friends like the comment. | Plural subject |
| Nuntium brevem per commūnicātōrem mittō. | I send a text message by phone. | Using instrumental ablative |
| Per interrēte facilius commūnicāmus. | We communicate more easily via internet. | Comparative adverb |
| Multī amīcī statum meum sequuntur. | Many friends follow my status. | Possessive adjective |
| Imāginēs et commenta pūblicē dīvidimus. | We share photos and comments. | Compound direct objects |
Practice
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This completes our introduction to modern technology vocabulary. Next time, we'll begin learning about sports and leisure activities. Valēte!