saepe

often

Usages of saepe

• Senex saepe in silva ambulat et caelum spectat.: (An old man often walks in the forest and looks at the sky.)
• Filius in horto saepe ludit.: The son often plays in the garden.
• Senex saepe in horto orat et pacem sperat.: The old man often prays in the garden and hopes for peace.
• Miles saepe in urbe vigilat.: The soldier often keeps watch in the city.
• Olim infans saepe aegrota erat, et medica ad villam veniebat.: Once the baby was often sick, and a female doctor used to come to the villa.
• Olim avia quoque cum eis saepe saltabat, sed nunc adhuc lente ambulat.: Once grandmother also often used to dance with them, but now she still walks slowly.
• Ea saepe in bibliotheca libros legit.: She often reads books in the library.
• Discipula scribit in tabula: “Veritas semper vincit, quamquam mendacium saepe latet.”: The female student writes on the board: “Truth always wins, although a lie often lies hidden.”
• Hac hieme nix in tecto manet, et servi ianuam saepe claudunt.: In this winter snow remains on the roof, and the servants often close the door.
• 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.
• In valle parva herba alta est, sed in monte saepe paucae arbores sunt.: In the small valley the grass is tall, but on the mountain there are often few trees.
• 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.
• Mater dicit initium itineris facile esse, sed partem viae prope finem saepe gravem fieri.: Mother says that the beginning of the journey is easy, but that the part of the road near the end often becomes difficult.
• 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.
• Discipulus neglegens saepe libros domi relinquit et verba nova neglegit.: A careless student often leaves his books at home and neglects the new words.
• Si discipuli inter se aperte disputant, saepe rem difficiliorem facilius intellegunt.: If the students discuss openly among themselves, they often understand a more difficult matter more easily.
• Vitulus matrem quaerit et saepe mugit.: The calf looks for its mother and often lows.
• Avus dicit hominem sapientem saepe audire et non semper clamare.: Grandfather says that a wise person often listens and does not always shout.
• Sed mater respondet rumorem saepe falsum esse et rationem quaeri oportere.: But mother answers that a rumor is often false and that the reason ought to be sought.
• Ego saepe cogito utrum amica mea cras ventura sit.: I often think about whether my friend is going to come tomorrow.
• Puer stilum amat, sed eum saepe amittit.: The boy likes his stylus, but he often loses it.
• Miles de familia sua saepe cogitat.: The soldier often thinks about his family.
• Inimici saepe odium augent, sed prudentes concordiam quaerunt.: Enemies often increase hatred, but prudent people seek harmony.
• Serva dominae bene servit, sed domina quoque servae saepe ignoscit.: The maid serves the mistress well, but the mistress also often forgives the maid.
• Si debitum diu manet, amicitia saepe laborat.: If a debt lasts a long time, friendship often suffers.
• Quamquam mores hominum saepe diversi sunt, eadem tamen spes multos ad pacem ducit, quoniam quisque pacem et salutem quaerit.: Although people’s habits are often different, the same hope nevertheless leads many toward peace, since each person seeks peace and safety.
• Pater dicit talem rumorem saepe falsum esse.: Father says that such a rumor is often false.
• Quicumque veritatem aperte fatetur, poenam leviorem saepe accipit.: Whoever openly confesses the truth often receives a lighter punishment.
• 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.
• Mater dicit stultitiam saepe venire, cum nimis festinamus.: Mother says that foolishness often comes when we hurry too much.
• Filia rogat utrum alibi quoque pictor laborare soleat; ille respondet se saepe in templo pingere.: The daughter asks whether the painter also usually works elsewhere; he answers that he often paints in the temple.
• Magistra monet usum saepe plus valere quam timorem, si quis artem aliquam discere velit.: The teacher warns that practice is often worth more than fear, if someone wants to learn some skill.
• Pater dicit se iuvenem saepe ad contiones ivisse, ut bonos oratores audiret.: Father says that when he was young he often went to assemblies so that he might hear good orators.
• Mater dicit victoriam sine superbia meliorem esse, quia post cladem saepe longa fuga sequitur.: Mother says that victory without pride is better, because after a defeat a long retreat often follows.
• Qui nimis celeriter procedunt saepe ordinem amittunt; qui prudenter recedunt minus periculi habent.: Those who advance too quickly often lose order; those who retreat prudently have less danger.
• Haec fabula discipulis placet, quia ostendit victoriam saepe ex patientia et bono consilio nasci.: This story pleases the students, because it shows that victory is often born from patience and good advice.
• Si quis commodum privatum quaerit, bonum commune saepe neglegit.: If anyone seeks private advantage, he often neglects the common good.
• Si duo heredes inter se dissentiunt, hereditas saepe moram patitur.: If two heirs disagree with one another, the inheritance often suffers delay.
• Iudex dicit hereditatem sine bono tutore saepe in periculo esse.: The judge says that an inheritance is often in danger without a good guardian.
• Alia respondet bonam tutelam pupillae saepe utiliorem esse quam magnum patrimonium.: Another replies that good guardianship for a girl is often more useful than a great estate.

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