First to the food

Latin translation: Primum ad victum

20:19 Mar 20, 2002
English to Latin translations [Non-PRO]
English term or phrase: First to the food
Humorous, for a coat of arms
Russell Cason
Latin translation:Primum ad victum
Explanation:
Primum = first (adverb)
Ad = to (+ accusative)
Victus = food
Victum : accusative case of 'victus'

('primum omnium' = first of all)
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Antoinette Verburg
Netherlands
Local time: 20:44
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Thanks so much for your help. We are crafting a tongue-in-cheek coat of arms for our family (we love good food).
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Primum ad victum


Explanation:
Primum = first (adverb)
Ad = to (+ accusative)
Victus = food
Victum : accusative case of 'victus'

('primum omnium' = first of all)


    Reference: http://www.informalmusic.com/latinsoc/prep.html
    Reference: http://www.nd.edu/~archives/ppp.htm
Antoinette Verburg
Netherlands
Local time: 20:44
Native speaker of: Native in DutchDutch
PRO pts in pair: 8
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Thanks so much for your help. We are crafting a tongue-in-cheek coat of arms for our family (we love good food).
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