Latin Word of the Day
tacere
ta-KEH-reh • verb — 31st of Aug, 2026
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Meaning: to be silent; to keep quiet
Examples
- Puer in ludo tacet.
(The boy is silent in class.) - Mater filium rogavit ut taceret.
(The mother asked her son to be quiet.) - Omnes post cladem tacuerunt.
(Everyone was silent after the defeat.)
Synonyms
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Conjugation
| Person | Praesēns | Perfectum |
|---|---|---|
| ego | taceo | tacui |
| tū | taces | tacuisti |
| is/ea/id | tacet | tacuit |
| nōs | tacemus | tacuimus |
| vōs | tacetis | tacuistis |
| eī/eae/ea | tacent | tacuerunt |
Antonyms
- loquī
- clamāre
Tacere is commonly used for keeping quiet or not speaking. It is useful in everyday situations, especially when someone needs silence or chooses not to say anything.
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