vive ut vivas

Latin

Pronunciation

• (Classical Latin) IPA^(key): /ˈu̯iː.u̯e ut ˈu̯iː.u̯aːs/, [ˈu̯iːu̯ɛ ʊt̪ ˈu̯iːu̯äːs̠]
• (modern Italianate Ecclesiastical) IPA^(key): /ˈvi.ve ut ˈvi.vas/, [ˈviːve ut̪ ˈviːväs]

Phrase

vīve ut vīvās

1. (literally) "live that you may live". One should live a very full life, without fear of a possible future consequences.
2. "live life to the fullest."
3. "live that you may live forever."[1]

Usage notes

Vive ut vivas is popular as a family motto.[2]