Usages of tempus
Tempus in urbe fugit, sed in silva manet.
(Time flees in the city, but remains in the forest.)
Magistra discipulae narrat: “Tempus est bonum.”
(The female teacher tells the female student: “Time is good.”)
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.
Utinam hodie plus temporis haberemus; tum versus nostros diligentius corrigeremus.
If only we had more time today; then we would correct our verses more carefully.
Mater novum opus in horto suscipit, quamquam tempus breve est.
Mother undertakes a new task in the garden, although the time is short.
Frater sorori dicit: “Quid agamus? Tempus est breve et mater iam redire vult.”
The brother says to his sister: “What should we do? The time is short and mother already wants to return.”
Cum consul e curia exiret, turba ante rostra breve tempus tacuit; deinde iterum clamavit.
When the consul was leaving the senate-house, the crowd before the rostra was silent for a short time; then it shouted again.
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.
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