I was reading - legebam.
He, she or it was reading - legebat.
"Reading" in Latin is the present participle of the verb lego, legere, legi, lectus, which is legens.
The principal parts of the verb "to read" (which is how Latin verbs are listed in dictionaries) are "lego, legere, lexi, lectum." There are a few ways to say "reading" in Latin, but the roots of the verb are: leg- lex- ("lexicon") lect- ("lecture")
legendum
read
About this is that this ancient roman writing and reading was first called latin.
The Latin word for 'reading' is 'lectio.' So, if you want to impress your friends with your ancient language skills, just drop that little nugget into conversation and watch them be amazed. Just don't blame me if they start expecting you to recite Latin poetry at the next party.
Lectio divina is latin for divine reading or like holy reading. It's a way the christians prayed.
William Ballantine has written: 'Introduction to Latin reading' -- subject(s): Latin language, Grammar, Readers
he changed readings from Latin to English, which then he favoured.
It comes from the Latin auspex, to do with reading omens.
Hiram H. Bice has written: 'Sight reading in Latin for the second year' -- subject(s): Accessible book, Latin Reader, Latin language, Readers
Highly developed culture is reading and/or writing, for an exaple: learning how to write in latin.