scribere
To write in Latin is scribere.
The verb is used to describe the act of forming letters or writing text.
Meaning: to form letters, etc. (verb)
Which one should you use?
While scribere is the general verb for writing, conscribo is used when you intend to compose something or write something down in detail. Additionally, compono specifically means to compose.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form scribere is the present active infinitive, used to express the concept of 'to write'. The third-person singular present indicative form, meaning 'he/she/it writes', is scribit.
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Examples in context
- In ludo scribere didici.I learned to write in school.This sentence shows how to use scribere to talk about learning to write in a school setting.Tatoeba #5135648 by alexmarcelo, translation #5147237 by CarpeLanam
- Melius hic non scribere.You'd better not write here.This sentence uses scribere to provide a warning against writing in a specific location.Tatoeba #10761829 by carlosalberto, translation #10761822 by carlosalberto
- Nolo hoc calamo scribere.I don't want to write with this pen.This sentence demonstrates using scribere to express a preference regarding the tool used for writing.Tatoeba #6967208 by CarpeLanam, translation #668412 by Eldad
- Scribo epistolam ad amicumI write a letter to my friend
- Conscribo legesI write down the laws
- Ars scribendi notum facitThe art of writing makes things known
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Example conversation
Gaius and Lucia are sitting at a desk with parchment and ink.
- GaiusVisne hoc scribere?Do you want to write this?
- LuciaIta, hoc scribere volo.Yes, I want to write this.
- GaiusBene scribere potes.You can write well.
- LuciaGratias tibi ago.Thank you.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
