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Usages of semper
In schola discipula et discipulus novam amicitiam faciunt, et amicitiam semper amant.
In the school a female student and a male student make a new friendship, and they always love the friendship.
Puer timidus numquam iam sine matre dormit, sed semper matrem vocat.
The timid boy no longer ever sleeps without his mother, but he always calls his mother.
Discipuli libros legunt et cum magistro loquuntur; sic cotidie multum discunt, ut mentes eorum semper fortiores sint.
The students read books and talk with the teacher; thus every day they learn much, so that their minds may always be stronger.
Omnes amicitiam bonam semper amant.
Everyone always loves good friendship.
Mercator autem se defendere vult et dicit se veritatem semper dicere.
The merchant, however, wants to defend himself and says that he always tells the truth.
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.”
Magister dicit discipulos non semper intellegere, sed conari debere.
The teacher says that the students do not always understand, but ought to try.
Avus dicit ver sibi semper gaudium dare, quia sol clarior est.
Grandfather says that spring always gives him joy, because the sun is brighter.
Discipulus bonus bonos mores semper servare debet.
A good student ought always to observe good manners.
Accipe hoc consilium et veritatem semper dic.
Accept this advice and always tell the truth.
Apud aviam nobis semper panis et mel dulce sunt.
At grandmother’s house we always have bread and sweet honey.
Si ullus amicus apud nos manet, ei semper lectus paratus est, et intra domum tutus erit.
If any friend stays with us, a bed is always ready for him, and he will be safe inside the house.
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.
Illud munus puellae gratum est, quia ipsa librum veterem semper legere amat.
That gift is pleasing to the girl, because she herself always loves to read an old book.
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