Usages of brevis
Cras dies brevis erit, sed multi discipuli ad scholam venient.
Tomorrow the day will be short, but many students will come to the school.
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.
Hodie dies brevis fuit, sed cras dies longus erit in schola.
Today the day was short, but tomorrow the day will be long at school.
Magister consilium dat, et discipuli id sequi volunt: “Si verba nova discere vis, epistulas breves scribe.”
The teacher gives advice, and the students want to follow it: “If you want to learn new words, write short letters.”
Prandium breve domi sumimus, deinde ad theatrum festinamus.
We have a short lunch at home, then we hurry to the theater.
Magistra unam quaestionem ponit, et discipula breve responsum dat.
The teacher asks one question, and the female student gives a short answer.
Post scholam discipuli domi prandium breve sumunt.
After school the students have a short lunch at home.
Mihi hodie epistula brevis scribenda est.
A short letter must be written by me today.
Haec sententia brevis est, sed exemplum clarum dat.
This sentence is short, but it gives a clear example.
Post scholam magister cum discipulis de sermone brevi et claro loquitur.
After school the teacher speaks with the students about a short and clear conversation.
Poeta in theatro carmen breve cantans a turba libenter auditur.
A poet, singing a short poem in the theater, is gladly heard by the crowd.
Hic mensis brevis est, sed alius mensis longior erit.
This month is short, but another month will be longer.
Mater dicit scopam novam emendam esse, quia vetus scopa nimis brevis est.
Mother says that a new broom must be bought, because the old broom is too short.
In schola poeta iuvenis versus breves recitat, et discipuli eum libenter audiunt.
At school a young poet recites short verses, and the students gladly listen to him.
Magister calamo notam brevem in charta scribit, ut discipulus errorem videat.
The teacher writes a short note on the paper with a pen, so that the student may see the mistake.
Ante cenam puella breve exercitium scribendi facit, et mater ei verba nova explicat.
Before dinner the girl does a short writing exercise, and mother explains the new words to her.
Post longam horam requies brevis discipulis valde bona est.
After a long hour, a short rest is very good for the students.
Magister discipulos iubet exercitium breve in charta scribere.
The teacher orders the students to write a short exercise on paper.
Post brevem requiem discipuli celerius scribunt.
After a short rest the students write more quickly.
Puer post prandium otium breve cupit.
The boy wants a short rest after lunch.
Dolor brevis non diu manet.
A short pain does not last long.
Mater dicit se negotium breve in foro habituram esse, sed mox domum redituram esse.
Mother says that she will have a short errand in the forum, but that she will soon return home.
Serva tunicam laceram sarcire conatur, sed filum nimis breve est.
The maid tries to mend the torn tunic, but the thread is too short.
Uxor et maritus pactum breve signant, ut argentarius sciat quando debitum solvendum sit.
The wife and husband sign a short agreement, so that the banker may know when the debt must be paid.
Mater novum opus in horto suscipit, quamquam tempus breve est.
Mother undertakes a new task in the garden, although the time is short.
Post longam horam breve spatium otii discipulis valde gratum est.
After a long hour, a short period of rest is very pleasing to the students.
Post breve spatium otii discipuli iterum libros legunt.
After a short period of rest, the students read books again.
Post breve silentium omnes rursus laborare incipiunt, et magistra creta alba in tabula scribit.
After a short silence everyone begins to work again, and the teacher writes on the board with white chalk.
Post brevem requiem puer citius scribit.
After a short rest, the boy writes more quickly.
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.
Magistra discipulos monet ut ex verbis simplicibus sententiam brevem componant.
The teacher warns the students to compose a short sentence from simple words.
Discipula exercitium breve ante cenam perficit.
The female student completes a short exercise before dinner.
Meridies venit, et discipuli prandium breve sumunt.
Midday comes, and the students have a short lunch.
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