dum.
(with indicative) while, whilst, as, meanwhile (as), (for) as long as, until
Meaning & usage
(with indicative) while, whilst, as, meanwhile (as), (for) as long as, until
Dum vīxī tacuī, mortua dulcē canō.
dum erunt hominēs
(before a verbal substantive) during
(with subjunctive) until, long enough for
(with subjunctive) as long as, (for) so long as, provided (that), on the condition that
Oderint, dum metuant.
Where this word comes from
From Proto-Italic *dūm (adverb), from *dweh₂- (“long”) + *-m (adverbial suffix). Compare dūdum.
yet, now, still
do/please (e.g., stay, drink, etc.); now!
only, solely, just
circumspice dum
emphatic, expresses surprize, impatience, indefiniteness, etc; yet, now
Where this word comes from
From Proto-Italic *dūm (adverb), from *dweh₂- (“long”) + *-m (adverbial suffix). Compare dūdum.
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