nempe

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Latin

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Etymology

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From nam +‎ -pe. Same corroborating particle seen in quippe.

Pronunciation

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Adverb

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nempe (not comparable)

  1. indeed, truly
    • c. 102 CE, Tacitus, Dialogus de oratoribus 35:
      Nempe enim duo genera māteriārum apud rhētorās tractantur, suāsōriae et contrōversiae.
      Yes, indeed, two kinds of subjects are discussed by rhetoricians: persuasive, and disputing declamations.
  2. no doubt, certainly, of course
  3. namely
  4. (figuratively, with irony) forsooth, to be sure

Usage notes

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In addition to being used in statements and text, nempe is used in both questions and replies to clarify understanding.

References

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  • nempe”, in Charlton T. Lewis and Charles Short (1879) A Latin Dictionary, Oxford: Clarendon Press
  • nempe”, in Charlton T. Lewis (1891) An Elementary Latin Dictionary, New York: Harper & Brothers
  • nempe in Gaffiot, Félix (1934) Dictionnaire illustré latin-français, Hachette.