waldo_jeffers

Hi folks

Today's exciting news from wonderful world of me, myself and I, is that I have decided to relearn Latin. A long time ago I learned a bit of Latin (ok, I did a GCSE in Latin) but I have since largely forgotten what little I had learned. However, I have purchased a book and I have even begun working through the aforementioned book. As regards whether I will stick with it...who can say?! However, I'm having fun at the moment. One thing I will say, is that it is fascinating to see just how many English words have Latin roots.

Here are some examples...

The words creation and creativity are derived from the Latin verb creare meaning to create
The word interrogation is derived from the Latin verb interrogare meaning to question
The words portable and porter are derived from the Latin verb portare meaning to carry
The word butter is derived from the Latin noun butyrum
The word wine is derived from the Latin noun vinum (note in Latin a V is pronounced like a W, hence vinum is pronounced winum)
The word senate is derived from senex meaning old man
The word sentiment is derived from sentire meaning to feel
People often tell me that Britain has a very insular culture. The word insular is derived from the Latin word insula meaning an island

Meanwhile, today's utterly hilarious music video is "Sabotage" by The Beastie Boys. Enjoy!!!!!