perge
To keep going in Latin is perge.
This verb is used to express the idea of making progress, whether that progress is physical movement or a figurative advancement.
Meaning: To make progress, physically or figuratively. (verb)
Did you know?
- The Latin root found in perge evolved into the English word 'persevere'. While perge is a command to proceed, 'persevere' captures the spirit of continuing despite difficulty.
- In a Roman courtroom, a judge would use a form of perge not to tell someone to walk, but to tell a lawyer to 'proceed' with their legal argument.
- The verb perge is an imperative, which means it is a direct command. In a classical context, using it would sound less like encouragement and more like a stern order to a subordinate or a soldier.
Examples in context
- Persevera et superaPersist and overcome
- Permane in laborePersist in the work
- Perge, non desistere debes.Keep going, you must not give up.
- Perge iter tuum.Keep going on your journey.
- Si vis vincere, perge.If you want to win, keep going.
Example conversation
Marcus and Aurelia are walking up a steep hill.
- MarcusPerge, Aurelia, iam prope sumus.Keep going, Aurelia, we are almost there.
- AureliaLabor est difficilis.The work is difficult.
- MarcusPerge tantum unum gradum.Just keep going one more step.
- AureliaBene est, pergam.Fine, I will keep going.
