Salvēte omnēs! Welcome back to Latin for Wikiversity. Today we'll begin learning vocabulary for modern technology. While these words weren't used in ancient Rome, they follow Latin word-formation patterns and are used in modern Latin communication.
New Vocabulary
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| computātrum, -ī (n.) | computer | | From computāre (to calculate) |
| interrēte, -is (n.) | internet | | Literally "between-net" |
| telephōnum, -ī (n.) | telephone | | From Greek tele + phone |
| televīsiō, -ōnis (f.) | television | | From tele + vision |
| rēte, -is (n.) | network | | Classical word repurposed |
| tabella digitālis, -ae (f.) | tablet | | Literally "digital writing tablet" |
| nuntius digitālis, -is (m.) | email | | Literally "digital message" |
| programma, -atis (n.) | program, software | | From Greek programma |
Example Sentences
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| Computātrum novum habeō. | I have a new computer. | Simple possession |
| Per interrēte scrībō. | I write via the internet. | Using preposition |
| Māter mē per telephōnum vocat. | Mother calls me by telephone. | Using previous vocabulary |
| Puer televīsiōnem spectat. | The boy watches television. | Simple present tense |
| In rēte labōrō. | I work on the network. | Using previous vocabulary |
| Tabellam digitālem in scholā ūtimur. | We use a tablet at school. | Using deponent verb |
| Nuntium digitālem ad amīcum mittō. | I send an email to a friend. | Using previous vocabulary |
| Novum programma disco. | I am learning a new program. | Using previous vocabulary |
| Computātrum in mēnsā pōnō. | I put the computer on the table. | Using household vocabulary |
| Per interrēte cum amīcīs loquor. | I speak with friends via the internet. | Complex sentence |
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Next time, we'll learn more vocabulary related to using modern technology. Valēte!