quid est

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Latin[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From quid the neuter of quis (“what”) + est (“it is”), form of esse (“to be”). Literally meaning "what is it?".

Pronunciation[edit]

(Classical) IPA^(key): /kʷid est/, [kʷɪd̪ ɛs̠t̪]
(modern Italianate Ecclesiastical) IPA^(key): /kwid est/, [kwid̪ ɛst̪]

Phrase[edit]

(idiomatic) what's the matter?

Synonyms[edit]

(what's the matter?): quid tibi est?

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