Tags
A tag is a keyword or label that categorizes your question with other, similar questions. Using the right tags makes it easier for others to find and answer your question.
classical-latin× 556
Questions concerning Latin of the classical era, approximately 75 BCE to 300 CE
vocabulary× 532
for questions concerning the meaning and usage of individual words or a few words in conjunction with each other.
greek× 342
Questions concerning Greek (New Testament or older) either in relation to Latin or in itself. New Testament Greek questions should focus on language, not exegesis.
etymologia× 319
For questions about etymology: the history of words in Latin or the change in meaning as the words are loaned into another language.
grammar-choice× 196
When asking which choice (case, tense, mood etc.) is grammatical in a given situation, use this tag.
translation× 165
For questions regarding translating, either from or to Latin.
N.B. Questions must show some effort!
pronunciation× 131
Questions regarding the pronunciation of Latin words or syllables, or the history of Latin pronunciation.
word-comparison× 112
For questions about comparing two or more words, not for comparative forms of adjectives.
declinatio× 88
For questions about declension—the inflection of Latin nouns and adjectives to mark grammatical features such as case and number.
grammar-identification× 78
when asking about a grammatical structure you cannot name and want explained.
history× 73
For questions related to history. Bear in mind that questions about only history are off-topic; there should be a connection to Latin.
example-request× 72
For questions that ask for an example of usage of a particular word or construction, either artificial or from literature.
christianity× 61
for all questions related to Christianity. Consider also using more specific tags like "vulgata" or "ecclesiastical-latin".
