quid est
Latin
Etymology
From quid the neuter of quis (“what”) + est (“it is”), form of esse (“to be”). Literally meaning "what is it?".
Pronunciation
- (Classical) IPA(key): /kʷid est/, [kʷɪd̪ ɛs̠t̪]
- (modern Italianate Ecclesiastical) IPA(key): /kwid est/, [kwid̪ ɛst̪]
Synonyms
- (what's the matter?): quid tibi est?
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