fiat
The English phrase "so mote it be" can be expressed in Latin using the word fiat.
This phrase is used as a formal expression to convey a wish or a command that a particular state of affairs should come into existence or happen.
Did you know?
- In many legal or religious contexts, the word fiat is used as a noun to describe an authoritative decree or an official order, rather than just a verb. You might hear someone speak of a 'fiat' as the command itself.
- While fiat is a command for something to happen, the Latin phrase fiat justitia ruat caelum means 'let justice be done though the heavens fall'.
- The word fiat is the third-person singular present subjunctive of fieri, which means 'to become' or 'to happen'.
Examples in context
- Sic fiat, sicut dictum est.So let it be done, as it has been said
- Fiat lux.Let there be light.
- Fiat voluntas tua.Thy will be done.
- Fiat iustitia in terra.Let justice be done on earth.
Example conversation
Claudia and Marcus are performing a formal ceremony.
- ClaudiaSpero ut pax redeat.I hope that peace returns.
- MarcusFiat.So mote it be.
- ClaudiaGratias tibi ago, Marce.I thank you, Marcus.
- MarcusLibenter, Claudia.You are welcome, Claudia.
