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Concise, eloquent, exact. The language of poets. As opposed to common belief, not a dead language, but still exerting great linguistic influence over modern languages and actively used in, not only the field of academia such as medicine and taxonomy, but also legal circles and the republic of Vatican. Latin is playfully utilized in contemporary art, e.g. in translating children's classics or in the lyrics of such artists as for example Enigma. Valid reasons for encouraging the teaching of Latin in schools: Latin develops analytical and linguistic abilities and provides insight into the roots of modern Western culture.

Gaius Valerius Catullus: Odi et amo. Quare id faciam, fortasse requiris. Nescio, sed fieri sentio, et excrucior. Nuntii Latini - a compilation of news in Latin (by Finnish Latin scholars), updated frequently.

By Insert Name Here

Latin is hell. Just worse.

A: hey, you wanna study for Latin? B: You mean go to hell?

By Fuckyourmama

A "dead language" that almost nobody speaks anymore. Would take around 2 years to learn it fully if you have a good teacher and practice daily. Some languages are based on Latin such as Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Catalan, Romanian Etc... Even some words in English are based on Latin words like the word difficilis which means difficult. Some people find this language hard to learn, lets be honest... It is.

Teacher- Kids take out your Latin notebooks! All the kids in my class- Ugh! Not Latin!

By SuperiorRat

A lot like Elvis in many ways 1. It's dead 2. No one can seem to accept that

"Why do we have to learn Latin? IT'S FUCKING DEAD!" "Hey dad, I got an A* in my Latin A level!" "Go do something worthwhile with your life, son. Like FRENCH!"

By Big Chief Über Spoon

1.- Language, currently not in use. 2.- origin, yes, of other languages, such as Spanish, Italian, French. 3.- People from South America, Spain, France, Italy, etc. 4.- Latin people: hot-blooded, nice, cheerful, smiley, passionate & yes dammit! good lovers. Lazy, corrupted? some people are, yes...but it is not an exclusive characteristic of Latin people...look around yourself... 5.- Me.

no need for examples...please don´t be offensive. thank you.

By Barbara