facere
[ˈfa.kɛ.rɛ]
To do in Latin is facere.
The verb facere is used to describe performing tasks.
Meaning: perform tasks (verb)
How does it change in a sentence?
The first-person singular present indicative is facio, which serves as the base for many other conjugated forms, meaning "I do" or "I make". The third-person singular present indicative is facit, used to describe an action performed by a single subject, meaning "he/she/it does". The perfect tense form feci (I did / I have done) is used to express completed actions, whereas facere is the infinitive "to do". The form faciam (I will do / I may do) is the first-person singular present subjunctive, often used in purpose clauses or expressing intention.
Did you know?
- While English uses 'do' as a helping verb to ask questions like 'Do you like this?', Latin simply changes the word order or tone, as facere is never used as an auxiliary verb in this way.
- In Latin, the phrase facere is used in the legal term 'factum', which refers to a 'deed' or 'done thing' that can be proven in court.
- Many English words starting with 'fac-' such as 'facilitate' or 'facile' share a direct ancestral connection to this single Latin verb.
Examples in context
- Cur hoc facere vis?Why do you want to do this?This sentence shows how to ask why someone wants to use facere.Tatoeba #8452816 by alexmarcelo, translation #1773656 by Spamster
- Hoc facere non vis.You don't want to do this.This sentence shows how to express that someone does not want to use facere.Tatoeba #8452819 by alexmarcelo, translation #2012560 by CK
- Num debes facere id?Are you obliged to do that?This sentence shows how to ask if someone is obliged to use facere.Tatoeba #7264623 by soweli_Elepanto, translation #6261635 by CK
- Facio bonum opus.I do good work.
- Multa agis!You do many things!
- Qualem vitam geris?What kind of life do you lead?
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Example conversation
Lucius and Claudia are discussing their chores.
- LuciusQuid hodie debes facere, Claudia?What must you do today, Claudia?
- ClaudiaDebeo multas res facere.I must do many things.
- LuciusVisne me id facere?Do you want me to do it?
- ClaudiaIta, gratias tibi ago, Luci!Yes, thank you, Lucius!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry facere, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
