laudatus
The English phrase 'praised' is translated into Latin as laudatus.
The word is used to describe someone or something that has been described as being very good or worthy of admiration.
How does it change in a sentence?
As a perfect passive participle, laudatus follows the three-ending pattern of first/second declension adjectives. The form changes based on the gender and number of the subject: use laudata if the person or thing being praised is feminine, and use laudati if the people being praised are a group of men or a mixed-gender group.
Did you know?
- The Latin root of laudatus is the direct ancestor of the English word 'applaud', which literally means to clap the hands together in praise.
- In Roman culture, the act of praising a public speaker often involved 'acclamations', where crowds shouted rhythmic, repetitive phrases in unison to show approval.
- In Roman legal and social contexts, being 'praised' by a social superior was not just a compliment but a formal tool used to increase a person's political 'auctoritas' or influence.
Examples in context
- Augustus imperator ab omnibus gloriatus est.Emperor Augustus was praised by everyone.
- Vir laudatus est.The man was praised.
- Poeta laudatus est a multis.The poet was praised by many.
- Miles laudatus est propter virtutem.The soldier was praised for his courage.
Example conversation
Two friends discuss a soldier's return to the camp.
- JuliaMilesne laudatus est?Was the soldier praised?
- GaiusIta, Gaius laudatus est.Yes, Gaius was praised.
- JuliaJulia gaudet.Julia is happy.
- GaiusEius victoria est magna.His victory is great.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries laudatus, CC BY-SA 4.0.
