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Learn Hardcore Latin: non - not

Hardcore Latin
/Lesson 2
/non

non

Word

non

Meaning

not

Part of speech

adverb

Pronunciation

Course

Lesson

Usages of non

Magister patri vinum non donat, sed matri panem donat.

The teacher does not give wine to father, but gives bread to mother.

Mater non cenat in villa, sed in horto cum familia cenat.

Mother does not dine in the villa, but dines in the garden with her family.

Frater amicis vinum non donat.

The brother does not give wine to his friends.

Oppidum est magnum, sed non est urbs.

The town is large, but it is not a city.

Filius vinum non bibit, sed aquam petit.

The son does not drink wine, but asks for water.

Marcus tamen fortis est et bellum non amat.

However, Marcus is brave and does not love war.

Ego amo studere verbis Latinis, sed mens me non laetam facit.

I love to study Latin words, but my mind does not make me happy.

Nos non possumus orare in urbe, sed possumus orare in villa.

We cannot pray in the city, but we can pray in the villa.

Timidus puer in horto sedet, quia ignem non amat.

The timid boy sits in the garden, because he does not love fire.

Discipulus clamat: “Magister, possum studere, sed dormire non possum!”

The student shouts: “Teacher, I can study, but I cannot sleep!”

Imperator pacem multum amat, sed miles bellum non timet.

The emperor loves peace a lot, but the soldier does not fear war.

Soror imperatoris dicit: "Miles timidus non studet paci!"

The emperor’s sister says: "The timid soldier does not study peace!"

Dea bellum non amat, imperator pacem amat, et nos omnes possumus dormire.

The goddess does not love war, the emperor loves peace, and we all can sleep.

Frater tuus cras ad scholam venire non vult, sed mater eum mittet.

Your brother does not want to come to school tomorrow, but mother will send him.

Post brevem diem in schola corpus discipuli iam laborare non vult, sed mens eius laeta manet.

After a short day at school the student's body no longer wants to work, but his mind remains happy.

Dum magister fabulam narrat, discipuli libros non legunt sed vocem eius audiunt.

While the teacher tells a story, the students do not read books but listen to his voice.

Magistra dicit: “Sine libris bonis bene vivere non possumus.”

The teacher says: “Without good books we cannot live well.”

Post quietam noctem corpus discipulae non est triste, sed laborare vult et studere potest.

After a quiet night the female student's body is not sad, but it wants to work and is able to study.

Puer aquam frigidam bibere non vult, sed mater ei aquam calidam dat.

The boy does not want to drink cold water, but mother gives him warm water.

Pater rogat: "Cur domi manes et cum amicis non curris?"

Father asks: "Why do you stay at home and not run with your friends?"

Puer fessus matrem rogat: "Quid hodie in horto facere possumus, si avia non cantat?"

The tired boy asks mother: "What can we do in the garden today, if grandmother does not sing?"

Magister rogat: "Cur discipuli hodie in schola non manent?"

The teacher asks: "Why do the students not stay in the school today?"

Discipulus libros legit, ita mens eius non est tristis.

The student reads books, so his mind is not sad.

Puella caput fratris lavare non vult, sed manus suas lavat.

The girl does not want to wash her brother's head, but she washes her own hands.

Quamquam nox obscura est, mater sola non timet.

Although the night is dark, mother alone is not afraid.

Mater dicit ludum esse bonum, sed clamorem puerorum nimium esse, quia pueri diu non tacent.

Mother says the game is good, but that the noise of the boys is too much, because the boys do not keep quiet for a long time.

Multi homines pacem amant, sed populus interdum bellum non timet.

Many people love peace, but the people sometimes do not fear war.

Discipuli diu in bibliotheca manent, quia discere volunt etiam ea quae difficilia sunt, non solum quae facilia sunt.

The students stay in the library for a long time, because they want to learn even the things that are difficult, not only the things that are easy.

Puer domi matrem exspectat; pluvia cadit, igitur foris ludere non vult.

The boy waits at home for his mother; rain is falling, therefore he does not want to play outside.

Sic populus in urbe tutus est, quia hostes foris manent et nocte taciti non intrant.

Thus the people in the city are safe, because the enemies stay outside and do not enter silently at night.

Puer hodie foris exire non potest, quia pluvia lente cadit.

Today the boy cannot go outside, because the rain is falling slowly.

Puer in horto clavem quaerit, sed eam non invenit.

The boy looks for a key in the garden, but he does not find it.

Non sum certus discipulos paratos esse, sed magistra dicit eos paratos esse.

I am not sure that the students are ready, but the teacher says that they are ready.

Ego mendacio non credo, sed veritati credo.

I do not believe a lie, but I believe the truth.

Servus aquam calidam ad cubiculum ferre non potest, quia fessus est.

The servant cannot carry warm water to the bedroom, because he is tired.

Discipula aperte dicit se mendacio non credere et testem audire velle.

The female student openly says that she does not believe a lie and wants to hear the witness.

Hodie ad forum ire non possum, quia pluvia frigida cadit.

Today I cannot go to the forum, because cold rain is falling.

Venditor piscem et panem civibus vendit, nummos parvos accipit, sed pretium minuere non vult.

The seller sells fish and bread to the citizens, receives small coins, but does not want to lower the price.

Civis dicit: “Nummos non multos habeo; potesne mihi pretium minuere?”

A citizen says: “I do not have many coins; can you lower the price for me?”

Puer dicit se sororem laedere non velle, sed tantum ludere.

The boy says that he does not want to harm his sister, but only to play.

Puer tantum aquam bibit, quia vinum non amat.

The boy drinks only water, because he does not like wine.

Caupo respondet se pretium minuere non posse, quia amphora vini iam vacua est.

The innkeeper answers that he cannot lower the price, because the jar of wine is already empty.

Puer dicit ventum desiturum esse, sed mater id non credit.

The boy says that the wind is going to stop, but mother does not believe it.

Servus medicamentum in cubiculo quaerit, sed id non invenit.

The servant looks for the medicine in the bedroom, but he does not find it.

Discipulus magistro veritatem dicit, quia mendacio non credit.

The student tells the teacher the truth, because he does not believe a lie.

In officina vicinus scuta non facit, sed mensas parvas ponit.

In the workshop the neighbor does not make shields, but places small tables.

Magister dicit discipulos non semper intellegere, sed conari debere.

The teacher says that the students do not always understand, but ought to try.

Filius matri parere non vult, sed filia matri statim paret.

The son does not want to obey his mother, but the daughter obeys her mother at once.

Haec verba a puero non intelleguntur, sed a puella intelleguntur.

These words are not understood by the boy, but they are understood by the girl.

Quia memoria eius bona est, puella verba nova non facile obliviscitur.

Because her memory is good, the girl does not easily forget the new words.

Si culpa parva est, magistra poenam gravem non dat.

If the fault is small, the teacher does not give a severe punishment.

Non poena, sed praemium pueros saepe laetos facit, et pueri officium suum melius faciunt.

Not punishment but reward often makes the boys happy, and the boys do their duty better.

Si discipula officium non facit, culpa eius clara est; si bene laborat, praemium accipit.

If a female student does not do her duty, her fault is clear; if she works well, she receives a reward.

Sapor huius herbae tam amarus est ut puella eam edere non velit.

The taste of this herb is so bitter that the girl does not want to eat it.

Tunica sororis non alba est, sed rubra.

The sister’s tunic is not white, but red.

Uxor dicit se per vicum sinistrum non ituram esse, sed per vicum dextrum.

The wife says that she will not go by the left street, but by the right street.

Paries atrii iam non sordidus est, sed mundus.

The wall of the atrium is now not dirty, but clean.

In foro mater nihil emit, quia non satis argenti in crumena habet.

In the forum mother buys nothing, because she does not have enough money in her purse.

Si non es certus, magistram ipsam interroga; ipsa enim optimum consilium saepe dat.

If you are not sure, ask the teacher herself; for she often gives the best advice.

Ego autem puto difficillimum esse verbum novum sine mendo describere, cum manus et mens satis quietae non sunt.

I, however, think that it is most difficult to copy a new word without a mistake, when the hand and mind are not calm enough.

Frater autem sero surgit, quia nocte non bene dormivit.

The brother, however, gets up late, because he did not sleep well at night.

Puer respondet: “Mihi collum non dolet, sed genu et dorsum dolent.”

The boy answers: “My neck does not hurt, but my knee and back hurt.”

Medica dicit vulnus non grave esse et sanguinem mox desiturum esse.

The doctor says that the wound is not serious and that the bleeding will soon stop.

Meridie servi in horto non laborant, sed sub umbra sedent et aquam bibunt.

At midday the servants do not work in the garden, but sit in the shade and drink water.

Magister discipulis dicit: “Extra scholam currere vobis nunc non licet.”

The teacher says to the students: “You are not allowed to run outside the school now.”

Non est tibi ullus timor, si mater tecum est.

You have no fear if mother is with you.

Tibi sero ad lectum ire non licet, quia cras mane surgere necesse est.

You are not allowed to go to bed late, because tomorrow you must get up in the morning.

Quamquam medicus dicit dolorem brevem esse, puer adhuc quiete sedere non potest.

Although the doctor says that the pain is brief, the boy still cannot sit quietly.

Medica dicit dolorem mox minui posse, si puer quiete sedet et non flet.

The doctor says that the pain can soon lessen if the boy sits quietly and does not cry.

Avus saepe dicit animos hominum non semper eosdem manere, sed vitam sine spe tristem esse.

Grandfather often says that people’s spirits do not always remain the same, but that life without hope is sad.

Medica dicit dolorem in pectore non gravem esse.

The doctor says that the pain in the chest is not serious.

In foro multa pocula vilia sunt, sed haec pocula mater emere non vult.

In the forum many cups are cheap, but mother does not want to buy these cups.

Dum serva atrium verrit, pulvis non surgit, sed scopa ipsa luto sordida fit.

While the female servant sweeps the atrium, dust does not rise, but the broom itself becomes dirty with mud.

Post tempestatem multum lutum in vico manet, et pueri extra domum ludere non possunt.

After the storm much mud remains in the street, and the boys cannot play outside the house.

Si quis ramum vivum frangit, hortulana iram non ostendit, sed causam rogat.

If someone breaks a living branch, the female gardener does not show anger, but asks the reason.

Puer timidus ignem tangere non vult, quia se laedere timet.

The timid boy does not want to touch the fire, because he fears hurting himself.

Hodie canis panem non aufert, sed caseum auferre conatur.

Today the dog does not carry off bread, but tries to carry off cheese.

Mercator autem discedere non vult, quia amphorae adhuc in portu manent.

The merchant, however, does not want to leave, because the jars are still in the harbor.

Puer canem vocat, sed is non venit.

The boy calls the dog, but it does not come.

Dum nautae signa tempestatis in caelo observant, mercator e portu discedere non vult.

While the sailors observe signs of the storm in the sky, the merchant does not want to leave the harbor.

Pater dicit se porcum non amare, sed gallinam libenter edere.

Father says that he does not like pork, but gladly eats hen.

Nisi panis recens est, avia eum emere non vult.

Unless the bread is fresh, grandmother does not want to buy it.

Non timeo ne Lucia erret, quia semper animo attento magistram audit.

I do not fear that Lucia may make a mistake, because she always listens to the teacher with an attentive mind.

Si nota mala in charta est, discipulus tristis non fit, sed melius laborare conatur.

If there is a bad mark on the paper, the student does not become sad, but tries to work better.

Otium sine libro mihi dulce non est, sed avia sub arbore quiete sedere amat.

Leisure without a book is not pleasant to me, but grandmother likes to sit quietly under the tree.

Pluvia gravis cadit, itaque mater ad forum ire non potest.

Heavy rain is falling, and so mother cannot go to the forum.

Mater non patitur puerum solum extra domum currere.

Mother does not allow the boy to run outside the house alone.

Magistra non patitur discipulos sine ordine ex bibliotheca egredi.

The teacher does not allow the students to go out of the library without order.

Custos in libra pondus argenti iterum ponit, ut omnes videant pretium nimium non esse.

The guard places the weight of the silver on the scale again, so that everyone may see that the price is not too high.

Bos prope portam ligatus exire non potest.

The ox, tied near the gate, cannot go out.

Nobis satis feni non est, sed multam paleam in stabulo servamus.

We do not have enough hay, but we keep a lot of straw in the stable.

Post tempestatem pueri ligna sicca quaerunt, quia ignis sine lignis diu manere non potest.

After the storm the boys look for dry wood, because a fire cannot last long without wood.

Mihi hodie satis temporis non est, sed sorori meae est, et illa matri in agro auxilium dat.

I do not have enough time today, but my sister does, and she gives help to mother in the field.

Dolor brevis non diu manet.

A short pain does not last long.

Amica eius procul ab ianua exspectat et dicit fortunam bonam non statim venire.

Her friend waits far from the door and says that good fortune does not come at once.

Infra fenestram puella sonum rivi audit et librum claudere non vult.

Below the window the girl hears the sound of the stream and does not want to close the book.

Puer contra ventum ambulare non vult, donec mater cum eo veniat.

The boy does not want to walk against the wind until his mother comes with him.

Si pluvia non caderet, mulier iuxta rivum maneret.

If it were not raining, the woman would stay next to the stream.

Si fur innocens esset, iudex eum in carcerem non mitteret.

If the thief were innocent, the judge would not send him to prison.

Si lex nimis gravis esset, multi cives iura sua intellegere non possent.

If the law were too harsh, many citizens would not be able to understand their rights.

Si custos portam non clausisset, fur ex urbe fugisset.

If the guard had not closed the gate, the thief would have fled from the city.

Si vicina clamorem non audivisset, fortuna mulierem non iuvisset.

If the neighbor had not heard the shout, good fortune would not have helped the woman.

Sine fide amicitia diu manere non potest.

Without trust, friendship cannot last long.

Avus dicit hominem sapientem saepe audire et non semper clamare.

Grandfather says that a wise person often listens and does not always shout.

Puella prudens rationem matris intellegit, sed frater stultus eandem rationem non intellegit.

The prudent girl understands her mother’s reasoning, but her foolish brother does not understand the same reasoning.

Mercator iustus esse non dicitur, quia pretium nimium petit.

The merchant is not said to be just, because he asks too high a price.

Pater dicit iustum iudicem rumorem falsum non sequi.

Father says that a just judge does not follow a false rumor.

Libertas sine fide et sine bona voluntate firma non manet.

Freedom does not remain firm without trust and without good will.

Servus iurat se nummos ex sacculo non tulisse.

The slave swears that he did not take the coins out of the bag.

Ianua firma est, et ventus eam aperire non potest.

The door is firm, and the wind cannot open it.

Mane nebula tam magna erat ut mons prope villam non videretur.

In the morning the mist was so great that the mountain near the house could not be seen.

Nemo est qui tonitrum et fulgur non timeat.

There is no one who does not fear thunder and lightning.

Iudex dicit se inimicis civitatis non semper parcere posse.

The judge says that he cannot always spare the enemies of the state.

Sine concordia civitas firma manere non potest.

Without harmony a state cannot remain strong.

Bona socia honorem non sibi tantum quaerit, sed etiam amicis.

A good ally seeks honor not only for herself but also for her friends.

Patri displicet quod frater amicis suis non parcit verbis iratis.

Father is displeased that the brother does not spare his friends with angry words.

Si cives rumoribus falsis non resistunt, fama mala celeriter crescit.

If the citizens do not resist false rumors, a bad report grows quickly.

Mihi non placet odium; concordia autem et bona voluntas omnibus placent.

I do not like hatred; harmony, however, and good will please everyone.

Argentarius mercatori pecuniam non facile commodabit, si debitum vetus nondum solutum est.

The banker will not easily lend money to the merchant if the old debt has not yet been paid.

Maritus dicit se a fratre paucos nummos mutuari velle, sed ab argentario mutuari non vult.

The husband says that he wants to borrow a few coins from his brother, but he does not want to borrow from the banker.

Piscator dicit se hodie e portu non exiturum esse, quia fluctus nimis magni sunt.

The fisherman says that he will not leave the harbor today, because the waves are too great.

Decet bonos cives pacta servare et amicos non fallere.

It is fitting for good citizens to keep agreements and not deceive friends.

Non dubito quin avia tunicam laceram sine mora consuere possit.

I do not doubt that grandmother can sew the torn tunic without delay.

Magistra non dubitat quin Lucia veritatem dixerit et nihil celaverit.

The teacher does not doubt that Lucia told the truth and hid nothing.

Mater non dubitat quin fluctus mox minuantur, sed adhuc piscatorem in portu manere vult.

Mother does not doubt that the waves will soon lessen, but she still wants the fisherman to remain in the harbor.

Iudex non dubitat quin mercator amicum fallere conatus sit.

The judge does not doubt that the merchant tried to deceive his friend.

Pater non dubitat quin puella, quae conchas amat, etiam rete piscatoris libenter spectet.

Father does not doubt that the girl, who loves shells, also gladly looks at the fisherman’s net.

Medicus dicit puerum morbo gravi non laborare.

The doctor says that the boy is not suffering from a serious illness.

Magister respondet naturam hominum non multum mutari; propter hanc naturam veteres fabulae etiam nunc placent.

The teacher (male) answers that human nature does not change much; because of this nature, old stories still please people now.

Illa autem fabula non eiusdem generis est; tota enim natura eius diversa est.

That story, however, is not of the same kind; for its whole nature is different.

In bibliotheca quisque librum suum aperit et interea voces aliorum non facile audit.

In the library each person opens his or her own book, and meanwhile does not easily hear the voices of the others.

Avus dicit virtutem sine patientia et sine bona voluntate firmam esse non posse.

Grandfather says that courage cannot be firm without patience and good will.

Non omnes eandem viam sequuntur: alii celeriter currunt, alii tardius ambulant; sed finis bonus est, si quisque bene laborat.

Not everyone follows the same path: some run quickly, others walk more slowly; but the end is good if each person works well.

Non omnis femina dives bona est, sed multae pauperes animos fortes habent.

Not every rich woman is good, but many poor women have brave spirits.

In hac cista satis spatii non est, itaque libros in alia cista ponimus.

There is not enough space in this chest, and so we put the books in another chest.

Femina pauper in foro nihil emit, quia non satis argenti in crumena habet.

The poor woman buys nothing in the forum, because she does not have enough money in her purse.

Pauper, quae nihil in crumena habet, panem emere non potest.

The poor woman, who has nothing in her purse, cannot buy bread.

In hac bibliotheca non satis spatii est, itaque quidam discipuli foris exspectant.

In this library there is not enough space, and so some students wait outside.

Dum aliae discipulae scribunt, Lucia amicae aliquid susurrat, et magistra eam monet ut non susurret.

While the other female students are writing, Lucia whispers something to her friend, and the teacher warns her not to whisper.

Mater dicit panem non statim secandum esse in partes nimis parvas, quia pater magnum frustum semper petit.

Mother says that the bread should not be cut at once into pieces that are too small, because father always asks for a large piece.

Mater vinum omnino non bibit.

Mother does not drink wine at all.

Soror dicit armillam argenteam se emere non velle, sed monile aureum malle.

The sister says that she does not want to buy a silver bracelet, but prefers a golden necklace.

Mater dicit ornamenta pretiosa saepe pulchra esse, sed non semper necessaria.

Mother says that precious pieces of jewelry are often beautiful, but not always necessary.

Regina misericordiam amat, sed clementiam suam hominibus iniquis non semper ostendit.

The queen loves mercy, but she does not always show her clemency to unjust people.

Magistra discipulis narrat reum aequum iudicium sperare debere, non rumorem falsum timere.

The teacher tells the students that an accused person ought to hope for a fair trial, not fear a false rumor.

Clementia bona est, si aequa manet et iustitiae non nocet.

Clemency is good if it remains fair and does not harm justice.

Si mater margaritas et gemmas non emerit, artifex tamen fibulam nitidam ei servabit.

If mother does not buy the pearls and gems, the craftswoman will nevertheless keep the shining brooch for her.

Puella dicit monile aureum pretiosum esse, sed se id emere non posse.

The girl says that the gold necklace is precious, but that she cannot buy it.

Innocens veritatem timere non debet.

The innocent person ought not to fear the truth.

In iudicio iudex reae innocentiam quaerit, non pecuniam eius.

In the trial the judge seeks the woman’s innocence, not her money.

Avia dicit sapientiam cum annis non semper venire, sed cum patientia et studio crescere.

Grandmother says that wisdom does not always come with years, but grows with patience and study.

Prudentia sine sapientia non multum valet, sed utraque discipulae utilis est.

Prudence without wisdom is not worth much, but both are useful to the student.

Magistra dicit bonitatem cum virtute manere, non cum timore.

The teacher says that goodness stays with courage, not with fear.

Infans in cubili cubare non vult, sed matrem vocat et ridet.

The baby does not want to lie in bed, but calls for his mother and laughs.

Mater filiae persuadet ut pallium in sella non relinquat, sed in armario suspendat.

Mother persuades her daughter not to leave the cloak on the chair, but to hang it in the cupboard.

Puer saxum movere non potest.

The boy cannot move the rock.

Mater dicit pallam non minus utilem esse quam ornamentum pretiosum.

Mother says that a cloak is no less useful than a precious ornament.

Pictura quam filia emit non tam magna est quam illa imago reginae, sed mater eam magis amat.

The painting that the daughter buys is not as large as that image of the queen, but mother likes it more.

Avus baculum tenet, quia sine baculo per vicum ambulare non audet.

Grandfather holds a stick, because he does not dare to walk through the street without a stick.

Si culcita satis mollis non est, quid faciamus?

If the mattress is not soft enough, what should we do?

Si vas fragile est, puerum illud tangere non sinimus.

If the vessel is fragile, we do not allow the boy to touch it.

Mater non sinit puellam extra ostium currere, quia pluvia cadit.

Mother does not allow the girl to run outside the door, because rain is falling.

Magistra discipulas in bibliotheca tacere sinit, sed susurrare non sinit.

The teacher allows the female students to be silent in the library, but does not allow them to whisper.

In media via currere non licet, quia plaustra ibi transeunt.

It is not permitted to run in the middle of the road, because wagons pass there.

Pater dicit se tantum solvere non posse.

Father says that he cannot pay so much.

Puer canem mitem tangit, quia eum non timet.

The boy touches the gentle dog, because he is not afraid of it.

Puer ad forum ire non vult; domi potius manet.

The boy does not want to go to the forum; he stays at home instead.

Lucia unum vocabulum novi auctoris non intellegit, sed post lectionem sensum eius invenit.

Lucia does not understand one word of the new author, but after the lesson she finds its meaning.

Postquam index inventus est, puella librum iterum evolvit, quia prooemium antea non legerat.

After the index has been found, the girl unrolls the book again, because she had not read the preface earlier.

Puella librum non in mensa, sed in scrinio relinquit, quia bibliotheca quietior est cum omnia ordine servantur.

The girl leaves the book not on the table, but in the case, because the library is quieter when everything is kept in order.

Magister dicit librum de magistratibus non celeriter legendum esse, quia multa in margine scribenda sint.

The teacher says that a book about magistrates should not be read quickly, because many things must be written in the margin.

Hostibus oppugnantibus, legio non recedit, sed turres et vallum defendit.

While the enemies are attacking, the legion does not retreat, but defends the towers and the rampart.

Regina dicit se imperium non cupiditate, sed pacis causa suscipere.

The queen says that she takes power not out of desire, but for the sake of peace.

Imperium sine iustitia firmum manere non potest.

Power cannot remain firm without justice.

Una discipula consilium novum proponit: “Cur non cras in foro oratorem audimus?”

One female student proposes a new plan: “Why do we not hear an orator in the forum tomorrow?”

Magistra respondet se idem consilium iam proposuisse, sed discipulos antea paratos non fuisse.

The teacher replies that she had already proposed the same plan, but that the students had not been ready before.

Non est discipulus qui hoc exercitium sine cura perficiat; omnibus enim tempus et patientia necessaria sunt.

There is no student who completes this exercise without care; for time and patience are necessary for everyone.

Sunt qui putent forum esse scholam viventem, in qua pueri et puellae non minus quam in libris discant.

There are those who think that the forum is a living school, in which boys and girls learn no less than in books.

Multi cives arbitrantur bonam rem publicam sine iustitia servari non posse.

Many citizens think that a good state cannot be preserved without justice.

Opinio matris est bonos magistratus bonum commune, non commodum privatum, quaerere debere.

Mother’s opinion is that good magistrates ought to seek the common good, not private advantage.

Cum matri non placeret illa opinio, filia tamen auctoritati magistri confidebat.

Since that opinion did not please the mother, the daughter nevertheless trusted the teacher’s authority.

Mater dicit naviculam sine gubernaculo bene moveri non posse.

Mother says that the little boat cannot be moved well without a rudder.

Femina prudens dicit auctoritatem veram non ex sola potestate, sed ex fide civium nasci.

A prudent woman says that true authority is born not from power alone, but from the trust of the citizens.

Nobilis femina respondit se humilium vocem agnoscere et eorum consilio non minus quam suo credere.

The noble woman replied that she recognizes the voice of humble people and trusts their advice no less than her own.

Hodie alveus fluminis altior est, itaque per vadum transire non licet.

Today the river channel is deeper, and so it is not permitted to cross through the ford.

Una discipula in commentario scribit hereditatem non semper laetam esse, si heres officium tutelae neglegat.

One female student writes in her notebook that an inheritance is not always a happy thing if the heir neglects the duty of guardianship.

Ius sine iustitia firmum manere non potest.

The law cannot remain firm without justice.

Vera dignitas non ex divitiis, sed ex bonis moribus nascitur.

True dignity is born not from riches, but from good character.

Mater filiae narrat divitias sine parcimonia diu manere non posse.

Mother tells her daughter that riches cannot last long without thrift.

Liberalitas matris pauperibus non minus grata est quam panis recens.

The mother's generosity is no less pleasing to the poor than fresh bread.

Sapiens autem non debet omni voci vulgi cedere.

A wise person, however, ought not to yield to every voice of the crowd.

Qui avaritiam superare non potest, liberalitatem numquam facile intellegit.

Whoever cannot overcome greed never easily understands generosity.

Mater dicit bonam vitam ex divitiis non nasci, sed ex constantia et liberalitate.

Mother says that a good life is born not from riches, but from steadfastness and generosity.

Pater dicit veram nobilitatem non ex divitiis, sed ex virtute nasci.

Father says that true nobility is born not from riches, but from virtue.

Vir fortis timori non cedit.

A brave man does not yield to fear.

Sapiens veritatem amat et mendacio non credit.

The wise person loves the truth and does not believe a lie.

Cum omen non clarum esset, augur tamen dixit navem e portu exire posse.

Although the omen was not clear, the augur nevertheless said that the ship could leave the harbor.

Cum auspicium triste videatur, tamen femina pia spem non amittit.

Although the auspice seems sad, the pious woman nevertheless does not lose hope.

Pluvia cives non impedit quominus ad templum veniant.

The rain does not prevent the citizens from coming to the temple.

Pater dicit fas non esse amicum fallere.

Father says that it is not right to deceive a friend.

Discipula imperita verba pauca intellegit, sed audire tamen non desinit.

The inexperienced female student understands few words, but nevertheless does not stop listening.

Haec scriptura lente legenda est, quia pulchra est sed non semper facilis.

This writing must be read slowly, because it is beautiful but not always easy.

Mater addit sermonem urbanum non semper meliorem esse quam sermonem rusticum.

Mother adds that urban speech is not always better than rustic speech.

Si quis callidus est, potestne etiam modestiam servare? Magistra respondet posse, si gloriam non quaerat.

If someone is clever, can that person also keep modesty? The teacher answers that it is possible, if he does not seek glory.

Magistra docta discipulis suadet ut bonos auctores sequantur, non eos qui levitatem potius quam gravitatem amant.

The learned teacher advises the students to follow good authors, not those who love frivolity rather than seriousness.

Puer, quamquam brassicam non amat, rapa tamen cum garo libenter edit.

The boy, although he does not like cabbage, nevertheless gladly eats turnips with garum.

Si balneatrix non adest, nemo strigilem aut unguentum e mensa sumat.

If the bath-attendant is not present, no one should take a scraper or ointment from the table.

Pater vult filium ad piscinam non currere, ne in frigidarium cito cadat.

Father wants his son not to run to the pool, so that he may not quickly fall into the cold room.

Illa etiam monet non omnia verba aspera vera esse, nec omnem vocem blandam veram videri.

She also warns that not all harsh words are true, and that not every gentle voice seems true.

Saepe enim fit ut facies serena mentem anxiam celare non possit.

For it often happens that a calm face cannot hide an anxious mind.

Mater queritur de strepitu nocturno, quia infans dormire non potest.

Mother complains about the nightly noise, because the baby cannot sleep.

Puer non timet; contra, veritatem aperte dicit.

The boy is not afraid; on the contrary, he openly tells the truth.

Tredecim nummi in crumena manent, sed tredecim mala emere non possumus.

Thirteen coins remain in the purse, but we cannot buy thirteen apples.

Puella lac calidum bibere non vult, quia os eius dolet.

The girl does not want to drink hot milk, because her mouth hurts.

“Nolite timere,” inquit mater, “nam hospitium non longe abest.”

“Do not be afraid,” says mother, “for lodging is not far away.”

In media via pater ait unum e iumentis iam non ambulare velle; altera mula enim aquam petit.

In the middle of the road father says that one of the draft animals no longer wants to walk; for the other mule is asking for water.

Pater, quamquam fessus est, non ignavus sed strenuus manet et mulam in stabulo curat.

Father, although he is tired, remains not lazy but energetic, and takes care of the she-mule in the stable.

“Tam frigidus imber non saepe cadit,” inquit avia, “sed cum hiems aspera sit, tamen hilaritas bona nos iuvat.”

“So cold a rain does not fall often,” says grandmother, “but although winter is harsh, good cheer nevertheless helps us.”

Pater dicit se cotidianam vestem non gerere velle, quia dies sollemnis est.

Father says that he does not want to wear everyday clothing, because it is a festive day.

Socer dicit se oratorem non expectare, sed tantum propinquos; tamen omnes tacent, cum ille benigne loqui incipit.

The father-in-law says that he is not waiting for a speaker, but only for relatives; nevertheless everyone is silent when he begins to speak kindly.

Sponsus timere non videtur, sed sponsa matri confitetur se paulum anxiam esse.

The bridegroom does not seem to be afraid, but the bride confesses to her mother that she is a little anxious.

Horologium vetus tardius movetur, itaque pater non statim intellegit quo tempore nuptiae incipiant.

The old clock runs more slowly, and so father does not immediately understand at what time the wedding is to begin.

Hodierna cena non est tam simplex quam cotidianus cibus, sed avia dicit modum servandum esse.

Today’s dinner is not as simple as everyday food, but grandmother says that moderation must be kept.

Puer rogat utrum serpens ferox sit; magistra respondet non omnem serpentem hominibus nocere.

The boy asks whether the snake is fierce; the teacher replies that not every snake harms people.

Magistra monet muscas et apes non tangendas esse, ne puellae pungantur.

The teacher warns that flies and bees must not be touched, so that the girls may not be stung.

Hostes procul sunt, sed cives non timent.

The enemies are far off, but the citizens are not afraid.

Vas fragile non est tangendum.

The fragile vessel must not be touched.

Magistra dicit bonam disciplinam non tam severam esse quam utilem.

The teacher says that good discipline is not so much severe as useful.

Frater rogatus sententiam transferre conatur, sed verbum unum non bene transfert et deinde tacet.

When asked, the brother tries to translate the sentence, but he does not translate one word well and then is silent.

Serva iterum calices removet et idem unguentum non adhibet, quia infans odorem non amat.

The maid removes the cups again and does not use the same ointment, because the baby does not like the smell.

In hac nova historia regina non tam gloriam suam quam salutem civitatis quaerit.

In this new story the queen seeks not so much her own glory as the safety of the state.

Saccus tam gravis est ut serva eum tollere non possit.

The sack is so heavy that the maid cannot lift it.

In re aspera sapiens spem non amittit.

In hardship, a wise person does not lose hope.

Puer hodie non valet.

The boy is not well today.

Pallor in vultu puellae apparet, sed mater dicit eam non graviter laborare.

Paleness appears in the girl’s face, but mother says that she is not seriously ill.

Medica dicit puellam non graviter laborare.

The doctor says that the girl is not seriously ill.

Frater fatetur se verbum “possum” bene coniugare non posse, sed conari.

The brother admits that he cannot conjugate the verb “I am able” well, but that he is trying.

In sententia “mox venio” “mox” quoque adverbium est, non nomen nec verbum.

In the sentence “I am coming soon,” “soon” is also an adverb, not a noun nor a verb.

Magistra rogat cur hoc verbum in coniunctivo, non in indicativo, positum sit.

The teacher asks why this verb has been placed in the subjunctive, not in the indicative.

Frater rogat utrum Brundisium prope Romam sit necne; pater respondet Brundisium in Italia esse, non prope Romam.

Brother asks whether Brundisium is near Rome or not; father answers that Brundisium is in Italy, not near Rome.

In foro puella non vult a turba premi, sed a matre duci.

In the forum the girl does not want to be pressed by the crowd, but to be led by her mother.

Lucia dicit se a magistra interrogari non timere.

Lucia says that she is not afraid to be questioned by the teacher.

Medica crus puellae palpat et dicit vulnus non grave esse.

The doctor feels the girl’s leg and says that the wound is not serious.

Tumor parvus in crure apparet, sed medica non timet.

A small swelling appears in the leg, but the doctor is not afraid.

Medica dicit sanitatem non statim redire, sed paulatim.

The doctor says that health does not return at once, but gradually.

Philosophus dicit se non plane scire utrum fama vera sit.

The philosopher says that he does not fully know whether the report is true.

Haec fama vera non est.

This rumor is not true.

Pater dicit fidem sine veritate manere non posse.

Father says that trust cannot remain without truth.

Medica puerum in lecto sedere iubet, quia adhuc non bene valet.

The doctor orders the boy to sit on the bed, because he is still not well.

Alia terminatio in eodem verbo interdum personam mutat, non sensum totius sententiae.

A different ending in the same verb sometimes changes the person, not the meaning of the whole sentence.

Non procul in alta pinu corvus niger clamat, dum aquila tacita manet.

Not far away, in a tall pine, a black raven cries out, while the eagle remains silent.

Aranea prope fenestram rete parvum facit; puer autem araneam tangere non audet.

A spider makes a small web near the window; the boy, however, does not dare to touch the spider.

Soror ramulum e terra tollit, sed pater dicit ramulum viridem frangi non oportere.

The sister picks a small branch up from the ground, but father says that a green branch ought not to be broken.

Quamvis silva densa esset, puellae non timebant, quia magistra aderat et viam bene sciebat.

Although the forest was thick, the girls were not afraid, because the teacher was present and knew the way well.

Si hoc non vis, alius id accipere potest.

If you do not want this, someone else can receive it.

Eadem femina liberalis dicit amicitiam magis quam pecuniam valere, sed mercator avarus hoc non intellegit.

The same generous woman says that friendship is worth more than money, but the greedy merchant does not understand this.

Etiam puer taciturnus bonus esse potest, si officiosus est et alios non offendit.

Even a silent boy can be good, if he is dutiful and does not offend others.

Magistra dicit in bibliotheca non murmurandum esse; nam cum murmuratur, nec legitur nec bene intellegitur.

The teacher says that one must not murmur in the library; for when people murmur, neither is reading done nor is it well understood.

In hac schola diligenter laboratur, et temere non respondetur.

In this school people work carefully, and people do not answer rashly.

Postea puer servae gratias agit et dicit se eam iterum non offendere velle.

Afterward the boy thanks the maid and says that he does not want to offend her again.

Puer piger laborare non vult, sed puella docilis et constans exemplum bonum praebet.

The lazy boy does not want to work, but the teachable and steadfast girl provides a good example.

Quamquam vir crudelis videbatur, filia dixit eum non semper crudelem esse, sed interdum dubium et timidum.

Although the man seemed cruel, the daughter said that he was not always cruel, but sometimes uncertain and fearful.

Mater dicit se non crudelem, sed clementem esse velle, etiam cum pueri culpam fateri timent.

Mother says that she wants to be not cruel, but merciful, even when the boys are afraid to confess a fault.

Haec sententia non est murmuranda, sed clare recitanda.

This sentence is not to be murmured, but recited clearly.

Puella papilionem diu spectat, sed eum capere non vult.

The girl watches the butterfly for a long time, but she does not want to catch it.

Cuculus e silva clamat, sed videri non potest.

A cuckoo calls from the forest, but it cannot be seen.

Per sepem ad agrum non itur, sed per portam.

People do not go to the field through the hedge, but through the gate.

Canis trans viam currere non debet, quamquam raeda praeter templum lente movetur.

The dog ought not to run across the road, although a carriage is moving slowly past the temple.

Haec via prorsus tuta non est nocte; magistra tamen plane ostendit cur discipuli nunc intro maneant.

This road is not at all safe at night; the teacher nevertheless clearly shows why the students should stay inside now.

Haec medicina mihi prorsus non placet.

I do not like this medicine at all.

Arca vetus cinerem non continet, sed epistulas et stolam.

The old chest does not contain ash, but letters and a dress.

Magistra monet occasionem bonam non neglegendam esse, praesertim cum docta collega ad scholam veniat.

The teacher warns that a good opportunity must not be neglected, especially when a learned colleague is coming to the school.

Sine societate et fide magnum opus perfici non potest.

Without partnership and trust, a great task cannot be completed.

Idem orator monet non semper expedire quod statim dulce videatur.

The same speaker warns that what seems sweet at once is not always advantageous.

Si occasio bona adest, ea non neglegenda est.

If a good opportunity is present, it must not be neglected.

Si odor lilii et rosae tam suavis est, cur hospes in peristylio non maneat?

If the scent of the lily and the rose is so sweet, why does the guest not stay in the peristyle?

Haec sella mihi non est idonea, sed illud scamnum commodius est.

This chair is not suitable for me, but that bench is more comfortable.

Puer inani ventre dormire non potest.

The boy cannot sleep on an empty stomach.

Mater respondet: “Forsitan, si imber non cadet.”

Mother answers: “Perhaps, if the rain does not fall.”

Puer non dormit; immo per fenestram lunam spectat.

The boy is not sleeping; on the contrary, he is looking at the moon through the window.

Puer non lacrimat; immo ridet.

The boy is not crying; rather, he is laughing.

Magistra, quae forte adest, dicit bonum concentum non ex voce una, sed ex multis vocibus oriri.

The teacher, who happens to be present, says that a good performance arises not from one voice, but from many voices.

Pater non sinit puerum in via morari, quia nox obscura est.

Father does not let the boy linger in the road, because the night is dark.

Puella dicit operculum parvum non inveniri, sed lagenam ipsam in mensa manere.

The girl says that the small lid is not being found, but that the bottle itself remains on the table.

Post balneum puella nudis pedibus per cubiculum currere non debet.

After the bath the girl ought not to run through the bedroom with bare feet.

Mulus frenum non amat et caput movet, cum serva illud ei imponere conatur.

The mule does not like the bridle and moves its head when the maid tries to put it on him.

Non semper tantam patientiam habemus, quantam avia in rebus asperis ostendit.

We do not always have as much patience as grandmother shows in difficult matters.

Tantus clamor in via est ut infans dormire non possit.

The noise in the street is so great that the baby cannot sleep.

Hoc vitrum tam fragile est ut mater infantem id tangere non sinat.

This glass is so fragile that mother does not allow the baby to touch it.

Cum pater tandem domum rediit, puella non statim locuta est, sed demum osculum ei dedit.

When father finally returned home, the girl did not speak at once, but only then gave him a kiss.

Si hoc remedium puellae non prodest, medica alterum ei dabit.

If this remedy does not help the girl, the doctor will give her another one.

Pater tamen dicit mustum diu servandum non esse in sole.

Father nevertheless says that fresh grape juice should not be kept long in the sun.

Si axis currus fractus erit, vehiculum per viam procedere non poterit.

If the axle of the cart is broken, the vehicle will not be able to go on along the road.

Lucia rogat cur censor non divitias, sed vitam civium diligentius spectet.

Lucia asks why the censor looks more carefully at the lives of the citizens, not at their riches.

Lucia quaerit cur Romani dictatorem non diu regere voluerint.

Lucia asks why the Romans did not want a dictator to rule for a long time.

Si signifer signum non recte feret, cohors ordinem facile amittet.

If the standard-bearer does not carry the standard properly, the cohort will easily lose order.

Magistra hodie severior est quam heri, quia discipuli in bibliotheca non tacent.

The teacher is stricter today than yesterday, because the students are not silent in the library.

Puer se timidum vocari non vult.

The boy does not want to be called timid.

Miles mortem non timet.

The soldier does not fear death.

Cometen videre possumus, dummodo nubes caelum non tegant.

We can see the comet, provided that clouds do not cover the sky.

Familia interlunio foris manet, dummodo tempestas non veniat.

The family stays outside during the dark of the moon, provided that the storm does not come.

Possessor tacet, quasi fundum non habeat.

The property holder is silent, as if he had no estate.

Civis incensus immunis non est.

An unregistered citizen is not exempt.

Civis locuples non semper immunis est.

A wealthy citizen is not always exempt.

Civis incensus censum non est professus.

The unregistered citizen has not declared his property for the census.

Vir intestatus filium non exheredat nec heredem nuncupat.

The intestate man does not disinherit his son or formally name an heir.

Testator non modo tacet, sed ne legatum quidem dat.

The testator not only remains silent, but does not even give a legacy.

Testamentum non modo coheredem non ostendit, sed ne substitutionem quidem continet.

The will not only fails to indicate a co-heir, but does not even contain a substitution.

Heres non modo tacet, sed ne aditionem quidem hereditatis facit.

The heir not only remains silent, but does not even accept the inheritance.

Testator non modo abest, sed ne signator quidem adest.

The testator is not only absent, but not even the signatory is present.

Clamor adeo magnus est ut tiro editorem non audiat.

The noise is so great that the novice cannot hear the producer.

Retiarius adeo celeriter fugit ut secutor eum capere non possit.

The net-fighter flees to such a degree that the secutor cannot catch him.

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