Episode #001 - Capitulum Prīmum – Salūtātiōnēs et Valedictiōnēs

Episode #001 - Capitulum Prīmum – Salūtātiōnēs et Valedictiōnēs

Author: Irineu De Oliveira Jnr May 11, 2025 Duration: 4:27
In this first episode of Learn Latin by Podcast, we explore the essential vocabulary and expressions used to greet and say goodbye in Classical Latin. You’ll learn how the Romans used phrases like salvē, avē, valē, and others depending on the person, the situation, and the time of day. We also examine farewell formulas found in Roman letters and how to say good night with warmth and care. This episode provides the foundation for speaking politely, respectfully, and affectionately in Latin from the very beginning. 

Note:  The TTS voice you are hearing is AI-generated and not a human voice.

Português:
Aprenda a cumprimentar e se despedir em latim clássico. De salvē e avē a valē e bene dormiās, este episódio ensina frases essenciais usadas pelos romanos no dia a dia, em cartas e em contextos formais.

Español:
Aprende a saludar y despedirte en latín clásico. Desde salvē y avē hasta valē y bene dormiās, este episodio enseña frases esenciales que los romanos usaban en la vida diaria, cartas y situaciones formales.

Italiano:
Impara a salutare e congedarti in latino classico. Da salvē e avē a valē e bene dormiās, questo episodio insegna le frasi essenziali usate dai romani nella vita quotidiana, nelle lettere e nei contesti formali.

Français :
Apprenez à saluer et à dire au revoir en latin classique. De salvē et avē à valē et bene dormiās, cet épisode vous enseigne les phrases essentielles utilisées par les Romains dans la vie quotidienne, les lettres et les situations formelles.

Deutsch:
Lerne, wie man im klassischen Latein grüßt und sich verabschiedet. Von salvē und avē bis valē und bene dormiās – in dieser Folge lernst du wichtige Redewendungen, die die Römer im Alltag, in Briefen und bei formellen Anlässen verwendeten.

中文 (简体 Chinese):
学习如何用古典拉丁语打招呼和告别。从 salvēavēvalēbene dormiās,本集将教授罗马人在日常生活、书信和正式场合中使用的基本用语。

العربية (Arabic):
تعلّم كيف تُلقي التحية وتُودّع باللغة اللاتينية الكلاسيكية. من salvē و avē إلى valē و bene dormiās، يُقدّم هذا الحلقة العبارات الأساسية التي استخدمها الرومان في حياتهم اليومية، والرسائل، والمواقف الرسمية.  

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For anyone who has ever wanted to decipher ancient inscriptions, read foundational texts in their original form, or simply understand the roots of so many modern languages, Learn Latin By Podcast offers a clear and engaging path forward. Hosted by Irineu De Oliveira Jnr, each episode functions as a personal tutorial, breaking down the structures and vocabulary of Classical Latin without overwhelming the listener. You'll hear the language spoken aloud, providing crucial practice for pronunciation and comprehension, while contextual notes connect the grammar to the history and culture of the Roman world. This isn't about dry memorization; it's about building a practical understanding that grows with every lesson. Whether you are starting from the very beginning with 'salve' or revisiting the complexities of subjunctive clauses, the podcast meets you where you are. The steady, friendly guidance makes the journey into this ancient language feel not only achievable but genuinely fascinating. Tune in to transform the way you see language, history, and literature, one Latin phrase at a time.
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