frui
To enjoy in Latin is frui.
The verb is used to express receiving pleasure or satisfaction from something.
Meaning: to receive pleasure or satisfaction from something (verb)
How does it change in a sentence?
frui is the present infinitive form of the verb. The form fruatur is the third-person singular present subjunctive, which can be translated as 'he/she/it may enjoy'.
Did you know?
- The Latin word frui is a distant relative of the English word 'fruit'. Both originate from a root meaning to gather or enjoy the produce of the earth.
- Unlike most Latin verbs, frui is a 'deponent' verb, meaning it has passive forms but an active meaning. This means you use the grammar of 'being enjoyed' to say 'I enjoy'.
- While 'frui' is used for pleasure, it was also a technical term in Roman law and agriculture to describe the 'right of use' of a property or a specific resource.
Examples in context
- Natamus multum et fruimur.We swim a lot and enjoy it.Tatoeba #10763859 by carlosalberto, translation #10763850 by carlosalberto
- Hoc videtur vespero frui felicula cibo. Haud semper fruatur.The kitten seems to be enjoying her food this evening. She doesn't always seem to enjoy it.Tatoeba #6367678 by RudeGuyGames, translation #2053907 by halfb1t
- Perfruor aestateI enjoy summer
- Fruitur cibo optimoHe enjoys excellent food
- Fruitur spectaculoShe enjoys the show
- Hoc libro frui debemus.We should enjoy this book.
Example conversation
Marcus and Aurelia are relaxing in a garden.
- MarcusHorto pulchro frui possumus.We can enjoy the beautiful garden.
- AureliaIta, Marce, locus hic quietus est.Yes, Marcus, this place is quiet.
- MarcusVisne silentio frui mecum?Do you want to enjoy the silence with me?
- AureliaLibenter hoc faciam, Marce.I will gladly do that, Marcus.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
