hic
[ˈhiːk]
The Latin word for "here" is hic.
hic is an adverb used to indicate being in, on or at this specific place.
Meaning: in, on, or at this place (adv)
Which one should you use?
While hic means "here" (at this place), it is often confused with the demonstrative pronoun hic, haec, hoc, which means "this" (referring to a specific person or thing). Additionally, if you want to draw attention to something being presented, you might use ecce (look!) alongside or instead of hic, as seen in the phrase Ecce homo (Behold the man).
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adverb, hic does not change its form to agree with nouns in a sentence.
Examples in context
- Jam is hic est.He is already here.This sentence shows how to use hic to indicate a person's current location.Tatoeba #5121854 by soweli_Elepanto, translation #293055 by CK
- Cur hic non es?Why aren't you here?This sentence uses hic to ask why someone is not at a certain place.Tatoeba #7084355 by alexmarcelo, translation #2647264 by CK
- Ea hic non adest.She's not here.This sentence demonstrates using hic to state that someone is not present.Tatoeba #1210878 by Hans07, translation #783222 by CK
- AdsumI am here
- 356 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Claudia and Marcus are meeting at a forum.
- ClaudiaSalve, Marce! Tune hic es?Hello, Marcus! Are you here?
- MarcusSalve, Claudia. Ita, hic sum.Hello, Claudia. Yes, I am here.
- ClaudiaCur hic manes?Why are you staying here?
- MarcusHic amicum expecto.I am waiting for a friend here.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “here” translations and entries hic, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
