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Expert: Maria - 2/22/2010

Question
discite mori. was on the mantlepiece of a work of art by a German painter. Could you translate "discite" for me, please? Thank you,J.

Answer
Hello,

“Discite mori” means “Learn to die”.

“Discite” is the 2nd.person plural, imperative mood of the verb DISCO (I learn), while “mori” is the present infinitive of the verb MORIOR (I die).

In short, “Discite mori” is a command addressed to more than one person so that they can learn to die in the sense that they can face death without fear, simply because they have learnt not to be afraid of death.

Best regards,
Maria

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Comment	Thank you Maria!! Many thanks! I am very excited to find this website. I will definitely return to this site when needed. I was impressed with Maria's ability and knowledge of Latin. Unlike me, she has kept up on her Latin conjugation! Thank you for your swift reply and ease of use. J