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Learn Hardcore Latin: gemma - the gem

Hardcore Latin
/Lesson 38
/gemma

gemma

Word

gemma

Meaning

the gem

Part of speech

noun

Pronunciation

Course

Lesson

Usages of gemma

In foro femina aurum et gemmas spectat.

In the forum a woman looks at gold and gems.

Aurifex gemmam parvam lente polit, ut clarior fiat.

The goldsmith slowly polishes the small gem so that it may become brighter.

Magistra dicit armillam gemmis plenam pretiosiorem esse quam simplicem catenam.

The teacher says that a bracelet full of gems is more precious than a simple chain.

Quo diligentius artifex gemmas in armillam ponit, eo pretiosius ornamentum videtur.

The more carefully the craftsperson places the gems in the bracelet, the more precious the ornament seems.

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.

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