quies
In Latin, 'rest' is expressed as quies.
quies is a noun denoting relief from exertion or a state of quiet and recreation.
Meaning: relief from exertion, state of quiet and recreation (noun)
Which one should you use?
While quies refers to the state of rest or quiet, the related verb requiescō specifically implies the process of taking repose or settling down.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun quies can change its form depending on its role in a sentence: use quietis for 'of rest' (genitive singular) and quietem for 'rest' as a direct object (accusative singular). Related verbs for taking repose include requiescō, whose infinitive form is requiescere and jaceō. The verb quiesco can be conjugated as quiescis (you rest) and quiescit (he/she/it rests).
Did you know?
- In Latin literature, quies can be used as a euphemism for death, describing it as the final and eternal rest.
- In Roman culture, the idea of quies was often contrasted with negotium, which literally means 'not-leisure' or business. To the Romans, rest was not just sleep, but the absence of official duty.
- The word quies is a distant relative of the Avestan word šāⁱti-, which means 'happiness'. This shows that ancient Indo-European cultures linked the concept of rest with joy.
Examples in context
- Domi mansi ut quiescerem.I stayed home to rest.This sentence shows how to use the verb form related to the noun quies to express purpose.Tatoeba #839959 by rado, translation #1874142 by kerbear407
- Quiescant.Let them rest.This sentence uses a command or wish involving the noun quies.Tatoeba #10320000 by soridsolid, translation #3913169 by CH
- Tempus est quiescere.It's time to rest.This sentence uses the infinitive form of a verb related to the noun quies.Tatoeba #8503210 by alexmarcelo, translation #2891652 by CK
- Quies advenitRest has arrived
- Opto mihi requiemI desire rest for myself
- Quiesce nuncRest now
- Requiescat in paceMay he/she rest in peace
- Nunc est tempus quiescendiNow is the time for resting
- Dulcis quiesSweet rest
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Example conversation
Quintus and Aurelia are talking after a long day of work.
- QuintusTibi opus est quies.You need rest.
- AureliaIta, magnam quietem desidero.Yes, I long for great rest.
- QuintusHic locus quieti aptus est.This place is good for rest.
- AureliaGratias tibi, Quinte.Thank you, Quintus.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries quies, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
