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by dea_ex_machina on December 5th, 2009
As I see it, it negates the obligation. If it were to negate the action, it would be "non discedere debeo", meaning I ought to not leave, rather than I ought not to leave.
by Jerrykim on July 8th, 2009
Puzzling, almost philosophical debate, on this subject. Very precisely, you're asking if "discedere non debeo" means "I ought not to leave" (I shouldn't do the leaving, but perhaps someone else should) or "I ought to leave not" (I should do something, but not leaving, meaning that whatever I do must result in me staying). I would have to delve more deeply into my Arnold's Latin Prose Composition for a reliable answer, if there is one. For now I think either way the original sense is the same, or very similar.
by iwnit on April 16th, 2009
I don't have to leave. (as far as I remember)
what would "confidence is beauty" translate to in latin? i've been finding so many different answers, i just want clarificaiton! thanks.
by sotonguetied on July 9th, 2010
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Does any1 know what "Pedicabo ego vos" means??
by Slim2TheShady on January 22nd, 2011
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Why is the latin phrase "to the large farmer" translated as "agricolae magno" instead of "agricolo magno"? The phrase dative.
by tjm0004 on September 7th, 2010
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What would be Latin for:
If you forsake me
I will forsake you too
And with that, I will die
by SA_RAZ on October 18th, 2010
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Hi I want to ask is this latin for "in love there is life" is Amor est Vitae? is it correct?
Thank's
by Kristedy_R on January 4th, 2011
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You're reading If "discedere debeo" in latin means "I ought to leave", what about "discedere non debeo"? Is it "I ought not to leave (I should stay)" or "I do not need to leave"? Does "non" negate the action or the obligation?
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