How to Say “I Agree” in Latin

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assentio
The phrase assentio is used in Latin to say "I agree".
This phrase is used to express that you have the same opinion as someone else or accept a proposal.

How does it change in a sentence?

The verb assentio governs the dative case, so to say 'I agree with you', you must use the dative pronoun tibi rather than the accusative te.

Did you know?

  • The phrase assentio is conceptually linked to the 'sentire' root found in many Romance languages, such as the French 'sentir' meaning 'to smell' or 'to feel'.
  • The root sentiō in assentio literally means 'to feel' or 'to perceive', suggesting that for a Roman, agreeing was more about sharing a feeling than a logical conclusion.
  • While assentio means 'I agree', the Romans used the word consensus to describe a collective agreement or a shared feeling among a group.

Examples in context

Example conversation

Quintus and Aurelia are discussing a plan for dinner.

  1. Quintus

    Edamus in foro.
    Let us eat in the forum.
  2. Aurelia

    Optime, assentio.
    Great, I agree.
  3. Quintus

    Iter ad forum breve est.
    The way to the forum is short.
  4. Aurelia

    Ita est, eāmus.
    That is true, let's go.

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