salvete omnes
[saɫˈweː.tɛ ˈɔm.neːs]word by word
The phrase "hello everyone" is translated into Latin as salvete omnes.
This phrase is a greeting used to address a group of people.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the verb salvete (the plural imperative of salvere, meaning "to be well") and the adjective omnes (meaning "all" or "everyone").
How does it change in a sentence?
If you are addressing only one person, you must use the singular form salve instead of the plural salvete.
Did you know?
- The root of salvete, salus, is the same word used to describe the goddess of safety and health in Roman mythology.
- While salvete is a general greeting, Romans often used the phrase ave when greeting a superior or an emperor to show more respect.
- The singular salve is still used as a greeting in modern Italian.
Examples in context
- Salvēte, omnes! Quid novī?Hello, everyone! What's new?
- Salvēte, omnes! Gratus sum vōs vidēre.Hello, everyone! It's nice to see you.
- Salvete omnes, amici mei!Hello everyone, my friends!
- Salvete omnes in hoc loco.Hello everyone in this place.
- Salvete omnes, discipuli.Hello everyone, students.
Example conversation
Marcus enters a room filled with people and greets them.
- MarcusSalvete omnes!Hello everyone!
- LuciaSalve, Marce! Quomodo vales?Hello, Marcus! How are you?
- MarcusBene valeo, Lucia.I am well, Lucia.
- LuciaOptime! Gaudemus te videre.Great! We are glad to see you.
