Latin language

Latin is an ancient Human language, the original language of the Romans.

Many Earth proverbs are in Latin and are often used as mottos of starships or installations. A course based on this language is taught at Starfleet Academy. (TNG: "The Game")

When Wesley Crusher was on leave from Starfleet Academy, Captain Jean-Luc Picard checked on his Latin by asking him:

Quomodo tua Latinitas est?, meaning "How is your Latin?"

Wesley responded:

Praestat quam prius., meaning "It's better than before."

whereupon the Captain responded:

Oppido bonum. ("Very good"). (TNG: "The Game")

The term arboretum is derived from the Latin word for tree, arbor. This connection was noted by the Cairn Hedril in 2370. (TNG: "Dark Page")

The holographic Henry Burleigh advised his governess Lucille Davenport, played by Captain Kathryn Janeway: "In ullam rem ne properemus", ("Let's not rush into anything") and asked her whether her Latin was a little rusty when the Captain didn't understand his remark. Janeway admitted that her Latin was indeed a little rusty. (VOY: "Learning Curve")

Known Latin phrases

• Caveat emptor, translated Let the buyer beware.; a phrase which is quoted when working with the Ferengi Alliance. (TNG: "The Last Outpost")

• Audentes fortuna iuvat, translated Fortune favors the bold; motto of the Columbia (NX-02)

• Ex astris scientia, translated Knowledge, from the stars; motto of the Starfleet Academy

• Audentes Fortuna Imperii, translated The bold (are) the fortune of the empire; motto of the ISS Avenger

• Inter Arma Enim Silent Leges, translated In time of war, the law falls silent; quoted by William Ross to Julian Bashir, in the episode of the same name. (DS9: "Inter Arma Enim Silent Leges")

Latin episode titles

• TNG: "Sub Rosa"
• DS9:
  • "Dramatis Personae"
  • "Inter Arma Enim Silent Leges"
• VOY:
  • "Ex Post Facto"
  • "Non Sequitur"
• ENT:
  • "Terra Nova"
  • "Vox Sola"

External Links

• Latin language at Wikipedia