bene
[ˈbɛ.nɛ]
In Latin, "ok" is expressed as bene.
Bene is used to express acknowledgement or acceptance, indicating that something is satisfactory or acceptable. In conversational contexts, Bene can stand alone as a complete sentence to mean "OK" or "Fine".
Meaning: acknowledgement or acceptance (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word bene literally means "well".
How does it change in a sentence?
Bene is an adverb and does not change its ending to agree with nouns or adjectives.
Did you know?
- The word bene is the adverb of bonus , 'good'. Its old form was duenē , from early duenos .
- The word bene is the root of many English words describing good things, such as 'benefit' and 'benevolent'.
Examples in context
- Bene.OK.This example shows how bene can stand alone to mean "OK".Tatoeba #5975384 by CarpeLanam, translation #2611318 by Eldad
- Bene valeo.I'm OK.This sentence uses bene to describe a state of being well.Tatoeba #1066275 by alexmarcelo, translation #433763 by CK
- Bene, parata sum.OK, I'm ready.This sentence uses bene to express readiness.Tatoeba #7480320 by CarpeLanam, translation #7989626 by CK
- Affirmo.OK/I confirm.
- Approbo.OK/I approve.
- Consentio.OK/I agree.
- Haec res mihi placet.I like this thing.
- Ita.OK/So.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lucius and Julia are planning their walk in the garden.
- LuciusAd hortum eamus, Julia?Shall we go to the garden, Julia?
- JuliaBene, Luci.Ok, Lucius.
- LuciusViam breviorem inveniamus?Shall we find the shorter way?
- JuliaIta, festinemus.Yes, let's hurry.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry bene, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bene, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
