exi
The Latin phrase for "get out" is exi.
exi is used as a command to tell a person to leave.
Meaning: commanding a person to leave (intj)
Which one should you use?
exi is used when addressing only one person, whereas exite is the form used when commanding more than one person to get out.
How does it change in a sentence?
Use the singular imperative exi when addressing a single individual. If you are commanding a group of people, use the plural form exite.
Did you know?
- To make the command more aggressive, a Roman might have used abi, which means 'go away' and implies a permanent departure rather than just leaving a room.
- The root of exi is the same as in the English word 'exit'. While exi is a verb meaning 'go out', 'exit' began as a noun for the way out.
Examples in context
- Exi e diaeta mea.Get out of my apartment.This sentence shows how to use exi to tell someone to leave an apartment.Tatoeba #7016685 by alexmarcelo, translation #2891200 by CK
- E cubiculo meo exi!Get out of my room!This sentence demonstrates using exi to command someone to leave a room.Tatoeba #1980989 by alexmarcelo, translation #1977541 by Spamster
- Exi.Get out.This sentence shows the use of exi as a simple, direct command.Tatoeba #4944453 by alexmarcelo, translation #22016 by Eldad
- 5 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Gaius is angry and wants Claudia to leave the room.
- GaiusExi hinc!Get out of here!
- ClaudiaQuid accidit?What happened?
- GaiusNunc exi!Get out now!
- ClaudiaBene, abībō.Fine, I will leave.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.