macte
The phrase "good job" in Latin is expressed as macte.
The word is used to praise for a good job or efforts.
Meaning: a phrase used to praise for a good job or efforts (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word macte is an imperative form meaning "be increased" or "be enlarged".
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase macte is often used with the ablative noun virtute to mean "well done" or "good job" in the sense of "be increased in excellence."
Did you know?
- Using macte with virtute specifically praises a person's 'virtue' or 'courage' rather than just their skill, reflecting the Roman ideal of 'virtus'.
Examples in context
- Macte virtute!Good job with your courage!
- Macte eruditione!Good job on your learning!
- Macte laboribus tuis!Good job on your labors!
Example conversation
A teacher praises a student's writing.
- GaiusMacte, Aurelia!Good job, Aurelia!
- AureliaGratias tibi ago, magister.Thank you, teacher.
- GaiusHoc opus bene fecisti.You did this work well.
- AureliaTibi gratias ago.I thank you.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries macte, CC BY-SA 4.0.
