<p>I want to end my essay with a latin phrase.</p>
<p>Its “A Novus Orsa!” meaning a new beginning.</p>
<p>The problem is i donot need a lot about latin and infact had searched for the phrase. I however know very little about latin, like a few words and a few sentences.</p>
<p>Is it alright that I use the phrase. I feel it sounds great. But how will AdmisnOfficers take it?</p>
<p>Thanks in advance</p>
<p>As someone who is taking Latin, I’m pretty sure that’s not how one says “a new beginning”. Novus is neuter and orsa is feminine. And in Latin, “a” isn’t used like that. At most, it would be “Nova orsa!”. But even then, I’m not sure that’s correct, and you definitely don’t want to turn in an essay with a wrong phrase, lol. </p>
<p>I think starting off your essay with a latin phrase would look very cool. But make sure you explain why that quote is important to you. “Insert Latin quote here”. This quote means a lot to me because… (Give example why), etc, etc. (Fun fact, etc is short for et cetera, which is latin. (: )</p>
<p>If you scroll to the bottom of the following page, they’ve got some good latin quotes. Personally, I like “non ducor duco – I am not led; I lead”, because colleges like leadership. That and “luctor et emergo – I struggle and emerge”. Have fun! :)</p>
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<p>That was definitely helpful. Thanks a lot.
It means I still have to do a lot of research.</p>
<p>However actually my essay ends with a latin phrase. I mean something happens in the story and at last a new hope arises… and I end with the phrase “Novus Orsa” if thats correct or else something else.</p>
<p>Again, is “Novum Principium” better than “Nova Orsa”.</p>
<p>I am still searching so. LOL</p>
<p>Which of the following sounds best?
*Nova Orsa
*Novum Principium
*Initium Novum</p>
<p>Thanks.</p>
<p>Ditch the Latin phrase. Obviously, it won’t sound natural, especially if you are not even sure you’re getting the conjugations and grammar right. </p>
<p>Generally speaking, if you don’t know what you’re talking about, it’s better to keep your mouth shut.</p>
<p>I disagree. Using a Latin phrase can show that you’re inquisitive and interested in other cultures and languages. </p>
<p>I researched it a little, and I think it would be “Novum initium”, though “Nova orsa” would work as well. I’d choose the first; it sounds fancier. :D</p>
<p>Knock knock?
Whos there?
Nobody.
Nobody WHO?
Nobody, Nobody.
That was a smarter way of bumping. lol</p>
<p>Any other comments. The consensus is divided here!</p>
<p>I don’t think it reveals anything positive about you. It merely shows that you can look something up that “sounds fancy”. Is it your intention to give the translation as well, or are you okay with your readers not understanding your last words?</p>
<p>Yes that is true.
I think I will simply use “a new beginning” to end the essay. </p>
<p>Thanks for the help “nickirows”, though.</p>