paratus ad omnia
The English phrase 'ready for anything' is translated into Latin as paratus ad omnia.
This phrase is used to describe someone who is prepared to deal with any situation or challenge that may arise.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the adjective paratus (ready), the preposition ad (to/for) and the neuter plural noun omnia (all things/everything). Literally, it means 'ready for all things'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree with the gender and number of the person or people being described. While paratus ad omnia uses the masculine singular form, you should use parata ad omnia if the subject is a woman. For a group of men or a mixed-gender group, use the masculine plural parati ad omnia. If the subject is a group of women, use the feminine plural paratae ad omnia.
Did you know?
- The word paratus is the direct ancestor of the English word 'prepared' and the French word 'prêt'.
- In Latin, omnia is technically an adjective meaning 'all' that is used as a noun to mean 'everything'.
- In English, the preposition 'at' and the Latin preposition ad are actually distant linguistic cousins, both originating from the same ancient Indo-European root.
Examples in context
- In hoc certamine paratus ad omnia sum.In this contest, I am ready for anything.
- Miles est paratus ad omnia.The soldier is ready for anything.
- Mente paratus ad omnia, iter incipit.With a mind ready for anything, the journey begins.
Example conversation
Lucius and Aurelia are preparing for a long journey through a dangerous forest.
- LuciusVisne iter incipere, Aurelia?Do you want to start the journey, Aurelia?
- AureliaIta vero, parata ad omnia sum.Yes, I am ready for anything.
- LuciusBene, ego quoque paratus ad omnia sum.Good, I too am ready for anything.
- AureliaEamus nunc.Let us go now.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ad, omnia, paratus, CC BY-SA 4.0.
