Latin Word of the Day
scribere
SKREE-beh-reh • verb — 21st of Aug, 2026
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Meaning: to write
Examples
- Litteras scribo ad amicum.
(I write a letter to my friend.) - Puella in tabula scribit.
(The girl writes on the board.) - Magister verba nova scribere vult.
(The teacher wants to write new words.)
Synonyms
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Conjugation
| Person | Praesēns | Perfectum |
|---|---|---|
| ego | scribo | scripsi |
| tū | scribis | scripsisti |
| is/ea/id | scribit | scripsit |
| nōs | scribimus | scripsimus |
| vōs | scribitis | scripsistis |
| eī/eae/ea | scribunt | scripserunt |
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This is a very common verb for writing text, letters, notes, or anything on paper or another surface. It is useful in everyday Latin, especially in school and communication contexts.
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