ūnā
The English word "together" can be translated into Latin in several ways, most commonly as ūnā. Wiktionary also lists simul and insimul.
Meaning: at the same time, in the same place (adv)
Ways to say it
| Latin | IPA |
|---|---|
| ūnā | |
| simul | [ˈsɪ.mʊɫ] (Classical Latin, narrow) [ˈsiː.mul] (narrow) |
| insimul | [ˈĩː.sɪ.mʊɫ] (Classical Latin, narrow) [ˈin.si.mul] (narrow) |
| idipsum | |
| inter se | [ɪnˈtɛr.seː] (Classical Latin, narrow) [in.terˈsɛː] (narrow) |
These terms are used to describe things happening at the same time or in the same place.
Which one should you use?
simul is more frequently used to emphasize that actions are occurring simultaneously or at the same time. Other forms like inter se and idipsum also exist in the language to express related concepts of togetherness or identity.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adverb ūnā is derived from the feminine singular ablative of the numeral unus.
Did you know?
- The word simul is actually a close relative of the English word 'similar', as both trace back to the idea of being 'like' one another.
- The term inter se is often used in legal contexts to describe agreements or disputes between the parties involved.
- Because ūnā comes from the word for 'one', using it to mean 'together' carries the literal nuance of 'as one'.
Examples in context
- Hanc noctem simul agamus.Let us spend this night together.This sentence shows how to use simul to describe spending time together.Tatoeba #10808852 by carlosalberto, translation #10808829 by carlosalberto
- Summum est quod simul sumus.The important thing is that we're together.This sentence demonstrates the use of simul regarding being together.Tatoeba #10790904 by carlosalberto, translation #1126732 by CK
- Semper cenam simul comedunt.They always eat dinner together.This sentence illustrates using simul to describe eating together.Tatoeba #10808388 by carlosalberto, translation #10808377 by carlosalberto
- Magistra, una cum discipulis, in schola adest.The teacher, together with the students, is present in the school.
- Populus laetatur et pariter cantat.The people rejoice and sing together.
- Nos simul ad forum ambulamus.We walk together to the marketplace.
- Faciamus id invicem.Let's do it together/mutually.
- Plēbs commune iter facere solēbat.The common people used to travel together.
- 19 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Julia and Gaius are deciding when to walk to the forum.
- JuliaVisne ad forum ūnā ambulāre?Do you want to walk to the forum together?
- GaiusIta, libenter tecum eam.Yes, I would gladly go with you.
- JuliaOptime, ūnā mox procedamus.Great, let us set out together soon.
- GaiusEgo iam parātus sum.I am ready now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “together” translations and entries simul, insimul, idipsum, inter se, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries insimul, simul, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
