Why do people say Latin is dead?

Anonymous

∙ 14y ago

Updated: 8/18/2019

Latin is commonly known as a 'dead language' because no one currently speaks it as their native language (their first language, mother tongue, etc.). However, there are a small number of fluent Latin-speakers.

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∙ 14y ago

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How do you say 'discovery' in latin?

Latin's a dead language. You don't say anything in it.

How do you say dead king in Latin?

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How do you say she is dead in latin?

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The Latin word for people is "populus" Hope this helped!

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