quoque
[ˈkʷɔ.kʷɛ]
In Latin, 'too' can be expressed through several words, most commonly quoque. Wiktionary also lists etiam and et.
Meaning: (focus) likewise (adv)
Ways to say it
| Latin | IPA |
|---|---|
| quoque | [ˈkʷɔ.kʷɛ] (Classical Latin, narrow) [ˈkʷɔː.kʷe] (narrow) |
| etiam | [ˈɛ.ti.ãː] (Classical Latin, narrow) [ˈɛt.t͡si.am] (narrow) |
| et | [ˈɛt] (Classical Latin, narrow) [ˈɛt] (narrow) |
| et quidem | [ˈɛt ˈkʷɪ.dẽː] (Classical Latin, word by word, narrow) |
| item | [ˈɪ.tẽː] (Classical Latin, narrow) [ˈiː.tem] (narrow) |
Generally, etiam and quoque are placed after the word they are intended to modify.
Which one should you use?
quoque is typically used to emphasize the addition of a specific person or thing to a previous statement. et can also function as part of a correlative construction, et… et…, which means 'both… and…'.
How does it change in a sentence?
While not a true enclitic, quoque is often placed immediately after the word it emphasizes.
Did you know?
- The word et is a cognate of the Sanskrit word ati, which means 'beyond' or 'too much'.
Examples in context
- Tu quoque mi fili.You too, my son.This sentence shows how to use quoque to express 'you too'.Tatoeba #432210 by Clavain, translation #621129 by BraveSentry
- Etiam ego id vidi!I saw it, too!This sentence demonstrates the use of etiam to mean 'too'.Tatoeba #12960659 by rul, translation #12945759 by rul
- Ego quoque ea amo.I love them too.This sentence illustrates quoque meaning 'too' in the context of loving something.Tatoeba #13894187 by rul, translation #13130844 by rul
- Simon etiam audit.Simon also hears.
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Example conversation
Aurelia and Lucius are discussing their travel plans.
- AureliaEgo ad urbem ibo.I will go to the city.
- LuciusEgo quoque ibo.I will go too.
- AureliaTunc nos simul ambulabimus.Then we will walk together.
- LuciusId mihi quoque placet.I like that too.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “too” translations and entries quoque, etiam, et, item, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (et, quidem) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries et, etiam, quidem, quoque, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
