reliqui
In Latin, "I left" is translated as reliqui.
The term reliqui is used to express having left a place or having abandoned something behind. While it often refers to leaving an object behind, the specific meaning of leaving a person or a place depends on the context of the sentence.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is derived from the prefix re- meaning back or behind and the verb linquere meaning to leave or abandon.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Classical Latin, the phrase Egressus sum is used.
How does it change in a sentence?
reliqui is the first-person singular perfect indicative active of the verb relinquere. To change the subject to "he", "she" or "it", the ending changes to -it, resulting in reliquit.
Did you know?
- The word reliqui is the direct ancestor of the English word 'relic', which refers to the physical remains of a person or object left behind after a long time.
- In legal Latin, the concept of 'leaving' something behind via reliqui evolved into the terminology used for wills and legacies, as in 'leaving' an inheritance.
- The root of reliqui is found in the English word 'relinquish', which means to voluntarily give up a claim or a right. This highlights how 'leaving' something behind is often a deliberate, formal act of surrender.
Examples in context
- "Ubi reliquisti?" "Oblitus sum in schola.""Where did you leave it?" "I left it at school."This sentence is useful for asking where something was left and answering that it was left at school using reliqui.Tatoeba #7362345 by carlosalberto, translation #7363487 by jimkillock
- Quid reliqui?What was it I left behind?This sentence shows how to ask what was left behind using reliqui.Tatoeba #10985099 by soridsolid, translation #24679 by CK
- Scidulam domi reliqui.I left my card at home.This sentence shows how to say a card was left at home using reliqui.Tatoeba #8932915 by alexmarcelo, translation #24252 by CK
- Egressus sum a domo mane.I left home in the morning.
- Discessi e curia laetus.I left the court happily.
- Reliqui mea vestimenta in cubiculo.I left my clothes in the room.
- Abii ex urbe nocte.I left the city during the night.
Example conversation
Aurelia and Lucius are searching for their bags.
- AureliaUbi est saccum tuus, Luce?Where is your bag, Lucius?
- LuciusLibros meos in foro reliqui.I left my books in the forum.
- AureliaCur eos ibi reliquisti?Why did you leave them there?
- LuciusFestinabam et omnia reliqui.I was hurrying and I left everything.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
