desine
The English phrase "stop it" can be translated into Latin as desine.
desine is used as a command to tell someone to end an action they are currently performing.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form desine is the singular imperative, which means it is used when you are commanding one person to stop.
Did you know?
- The concept of stopping is linked to the word finis, meaning 'boundary' or 'end', which is why we use 'finish' in English to describe stopping a task.
- A Roman might pair desine with the word iam, meaning 'now', to create desine iam, which functions like the English phrase 'stop it already'.
- While desine focuses on ending an action, if you wanted someone to stop moving entirely, you might use siste instead.
Examples in context
- Iam desine. Ineptis.Stop it. You're being ridiculous.This sentence shows how to use desine when telling someone their behavior is ridiculous.Tatoeba #10981574 by soridsolid, translation #30204 by CM
- Desistite ab impetu!Cease the attack!
- Desine irasci mihi!Stop being angry with me!
- Desine ludere.Stop playing.
- Desine clamare!Stop shouting!
Example conversation
Claudia and Marcus are arguing about a small mistake.
- ClaudiaDesine modo, Marce.Just stop it, Marcus.
- MarcusSed verum dico!But I am telling the truth!
- ClaudiaDesine. Non volo audire.Stop it. I don't want to listen.
- MarcusBene, tacebo.Fine, I will be quiet.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
