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The feast of the worm

Latin translation: vermis convivum

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English term or phrase:The feast of the worm
Latin translation:vermis convivum
Entered by: Joseph Brazauskas

02:33 Feb 14, 2019
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English term or phrase: The feast of the worm
"The feast of the worm" as in "Worm's feast". How could one say it naturally, and most euphonically, that is, most aesthetically pleasing to the ear?


Thank you in advance!
Emanuel Magno
Brazil
Local time: 08:02
vermis convivum
Explanation:
The worm's feast/banquet/party

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Note added at 2 days 5 hrs (2019-02-16 08:09:37 GMT)
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No, 'vermis' is in the genitive (= of the worm, the worm's). 'Convivum', the correct spelling of which is 'convivium' ('feast, banquet') is what is possessed. 'Vermis conviv[i]um' means simply 'a worm's feast', a feast for a worm.'
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Joseph Brazauskas
United States
Local time: 07:02
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1 day 22 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
the feast of the worm
vermis convivum


Explanation:
The worm's feast/banquet/party

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Note added at 2 days 5 hrs (2019-02-16 08:09:37 GMT)
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No, 'vermis' is in the genitive (= of the worm, the worm's). 'Convivum', the correct spelling of which is 'convivium' ('feast, banquet') is what is possessed. 'Vermis conviv[i]um' means simply 'a worm's feast', a feast for a worm.'

Joseph Brazauskas
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Local time: 07:02
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Asker: Wouldn't it need be in the genitive case? "convīviī"? I don't want to say "Worm feasting", but "The Feast of the Worm"

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