disco
[ˈdɪs.koː]
In Latin, "I learn" is translated as disco.
The phrase is used to express the act of acquiring knowledge or a skill in the present tense.
How does it change in a sentence?
disco is the first-person singular present indicative active form of the verb. The infinitive form of the verb, meaning "to learn", is discere.
Did you know?
- The Latin word disco is a distant relative of the English word 'take'. It originates from a root meaning 'to take' or 'to receive' knowledge.
- While disco is related to the verb doceō meaning 'to teach', it is actually unrelated to the word discipulus meaning 'student' or 'disciple'.
- The word 'doceō', meaning 'I teach', is a close relative of 'disco', reflecting the two sides of the same process.
Examples in context
- Disco.I learn.Tatoeba #752104 by carlosalberto, translation #9848192 by Amastan
- Disco legendo libros.I learn by reading books.Tatoeba #789996 by rado, translation #5187090 by CarpeLanam
- "Me quoque per multos similis fortuna labores / jactatam hac demum voluit consistere terra. / Non ignara mali, miseris succurrere disco".Me hath Fortune willed / long tost, like you, through sufferings, here to rest / and find at length a refuge. Not unskilled / in woe, I learn to succour the distrest.Tatoeba #6597417 by carlosalberto, translation #6797929 by carlosalberto
- Magister, disco linguam Latinam.Teacher, I learn the Latin language.
Example conversation
Lucia and Lucius are discussing their studies in a library.
- LuciaDisco novas linguas.I learn new languages.
- LuciusIta vero? Mihi est difficile.Really? It is difficult for me.
- LuciaSed Lucius, tu laboras bene.But Lucius, you work well.
- LuciusGratias tibi ago, Lucia.Thank you, Lucia.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry disco, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries disco, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
