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Canem is a form of the word canis, which means "dog". This specific form (the accusative singular) is used when "dog" is the object of a verb or of certain prepositions, for example super meaning "over".
- Beware the dog: Cave canem.
- I jumped over the dog. Super canem salui.
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∙ 12y agoThe Latin word canem is the accusative form of canis, a dog. It is therefore the object of a phrase or sentence, such as: cave canem = beware of the dog.
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What does Cave Canem phrase mean in English?
Beware of the dog.
'dog eat dog' in Latin?
Canis canem edit.
Latin notice meaning beware of the dog?
cave canem
Latin translation for Beware of Big Dog?
Cave canem magnum.
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Where would Romans use cave canem?
The Latin phrase cave canem means beware of the dog. The Romans would use that notice in the same places that we use it ---on gates, near/on doorways, or any other place that a stranger needed warning. There was even a mosaic found depicting a chained vicious guard dog.
How do you say beware in latin?
cave - pronouced ka-vay as in cave canem - beware of the dog
What does the foreign phrase ld est mean?
The phrase is in Latin, and it translates to "It is."
What does the Latin phrase a priori mean?
From the former.
What does the Latin phrase vobiscum mean?
With you all.
What does cave canum mean?
You probable mean cave canem; beware of the dog.
What does the Latin phrase te telestai mean?
It is finish
