cotidie
The Latin word for everyday is cotidie.
This term describes something that is appropriate for ordinary use, rather than for special occasions.
Meaning: appropriate for ordinary use, rather than for special occasions (adj)
Which one should you use?
The adjective form quotidianus is a formal way to say everyday in the sense of something that occurs on a regular basis.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word cotidie is an adverb meaning 'every day' or 'daily', whereas the adjective 'everyday' is often expressed using different constructions in Latin.
Did you know?
- In ancient Rome, the quotidianus was a term used to describe a type of fever that returned every single day.
- The concept of the 'everyday' in Roman life was often contrasted with sacra, the special rituals and laws reserved for holy days.
- The word cotidie is built from the words for 'how many' and 'day', suggesting a literal sense of 'how many days' passing.
Examples in context
- librum quotidianumEveryday book
- vita diurnaDaily life
- consuetudo communisCommon/customary practice
- cogito quotidieI think every day
Example conversation
Marcus and Aurelia are discussing what clothes to wear to the market.
- MarcusQuid hodie induebo?What shall I wear today?
- AureliaIndue tunicas cotidianas.Put on your everyday tunics.
- MarcusNonne haec nimis simplicia sunt?Aren't these too simple?
- AureliaSunt apta ad forum.They are appropriate for the forum.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cotidie, CC BY-SA 4.0.
