The Allusionist 5. Latin Lives!
Feb 25, 2015
Antti Ies, contributor to Nuntii Latini who crafts modern Latin vocabulary for Finland’s weekly Latin news, talks about coining terms for computers and the internet. He debates pronunciation choices, weighing classical reconstruction against national tradition. They discuss Latin’s regularity, cultural role across Europe, and where to find modern Latin projects and resources.
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Classical Latin Adapts To Modern Words
- Nuntii Latini proves Latin can express modern concepts by adapting classical roots and morphology.
- Antti Ies shows Latin handles words like computatrum and interrete by literal formation from existing Latin elements.
Form New Latin Words From Recognisable Roots
- Use established Latin roots and international scientific vocabulary to coin understandable neologisms.
- Avoid inventing entirely new forms that listeners won't recognise, Antti advises.
Pronunciation Balances History And Tradition
- Nuntii Latini follows classical grammar and attempts a reconstructed classical pronunciation.
- Antti explains pronunciation uses historical linguistics plus living national traditions of Latin speech.
