serō
To plant in Latin is expressed by the verb serō. Wiktionary also lists cōnserō.
Meaning: to place in soil or other substrate in order that it may live and grow (verb)
Ways to say it
| Latin |
|---|
| serō |
| cōnserō |
The verb refers to the act of placing something in soil or another substrate so that it may live and grow.
Which one should you use?
While serō is the standard form for the action, the prefixed form cōnserō adds an intensive or collective sense, often implying that things are being planted closely together or in a dense manner.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The form serō is the first-person singular present indicative active, meaning 'I plant'. The infinitive form of the verb is serere.
Did you know?
- The related word 'sowing' in English is a distant cousin to the Latin root, but the Latin verb serō can also mean 'to set a trap' or 'to lay an ambush'.
- The word serō is a distant relative of the English word 'series', as both stem from the idea of arranging things in a row.
- While serō means 'I plant', the exact same spelling serō in a different grammatical context can mean 'late', creating potential confusion for students.
Examples in context
- Posui plantam in hortoI placed a plant in the garden
- Habeo multas plantasI have many plants
- Florem pulchrum vidisti?Did you see the beautiful flower?
- Planta rosa in horto.Plant a rose in the garden.
- Vītem in solō serō.I plant the vine in the soil.
- Semen in terra serō.I plant the seed in the earth.
Example conversation
Marcus and Lucia are working in a garden together.
- MarcusLucia, ubi hās herbās seram?Lucia, where do I plant these herbs?
- LuciaSere eās iuxtā mūrum.Plant them next to the wall.
- MarcusHīc est locus optimus.This is the best spot.
- LuciaIta, nunc eās sere!Yes, plant them now!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “plant” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
