est
[ˈɛst]
est is the Latin word for "is".
est is used to denote the third-person singular form of 'to be'.
Meaning: English subtitles (noun)
Did you know?
- Latin often omits est entirely in a sentence because the ending of the subject usually makes the verb redundant.
- In some contexts, the spelling est can be a homonym for the word meaning 'he eats', coming from the verb 'edere'.
- In Latin legal and philosophical texts, est is often used to define the absolute essence of a thing rather than just its current state.
Examples in context
- Sol est in caelo.The sun is in the sky.
- Casa nostra est magna.Our house is big.
Example conversation
Julia and Gaius are looking for a book.
- JuliaUbi liber est?Where is the book?
- GaiusIn mensa est.It is on the table.
- JuliaNon est hic.It is not here.
- GaiusAh, ibi est!Ah, there it is!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry est, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries est, CC BY-SA 4.0.
