iterum
[ˈɪ.tɛ.rũː]
In Latin, 'again' is expressed by the adverb iterum. Wiktionary also lists dēnuō.
Meaning: another time (adv)
Ways to say it
| Latin | IPA |
|---|---|
| iterum | [ˈɪ.tɛ.rũː] (Classical Latin, narrow) [ˈiː.te.rum] (narrow) |
| dēnuō |
The word iterum is the standard adverb used to indicate that an action is being repeated.
Which one should you use?
While iterum is used for repeating an action, the word dēnuō implies starting something over from the beginning or doing something 'anew'.
Did you know?
- In legal texts, dēnuō was used to describe a case being heard 'de novo', a term still used in modern English law to mean a new trial.
- The word iterum is actually a linguistic relative of the English word 'other'.
Examples in context
- Eius iterum oblitus est.He forgot it again.This sentence shows how to use iterum to describe a repeated failure to remember.Tatoeba #8504818 by alexmarcelo, translation #2264214 by sharptoothed
- Nolo hic iterum te videre.I don't want to see you here again.This sentence demonstrates using iterum when expressing a desire to not see someone again in a specific place.Tatoeba #7859998 by CarpeLanam, translation #1655840 by Spamster
- Modo abstine ne iterum fiat.Just don't let it ever happen again.This sentence illustrates using iterum when warning against a repeated occurrence.Tatoeba #5220827 by RudeGuyGames, translation #3131768 by CK
- Caesar iterum coeptum confecit.Caesar completed the task again.
- Semper iterum obstinateque!Always again and stubbornly!
- Rursus incipiamus!Let's start again!
- RedireTo go back
- 60 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lucius and Claudia are discussing a shared task in a garden.
- LuciusIterum laborare debemus, Claudia.We must work again, Claudia.
- ClaudiaIta vero, Luci.Indeed, Lucius.
- LuciusLabor iterum incipit.The work begins again.
- ClaudiaNunc tēcum laborābō.Now I will work with you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “again” translations and entries iterum, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries iterum, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
