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The words aid (to provide assistance) and adjutant (a staff officer who assists a commanding officer) are both derived from "iuvō". Learn more derivatives from "iuvō" in Ch. 30. #suburani #derivativeoftheday
January 20, 2026 at 2:50 PM
Impecunious means "poor" & is derived from "pecūnia", which can be traced further back to "pecus" since cattle were used as forms of currency before the shift to actual money. Learn more derivatives from "pecūnia" in Ch. 2 & "pecus" in Ch. 39. #suburani #derivativeoftheday
January 13, 2026 at 1:00 PM
The deadline to enter the Suburani Build It Challenge is fast approaching! Please submit your entry by January 15th. We can't wait to see them! #suburani

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January 8, 2026 at 1:01 PM
We are super excited to start 2026 at the AIA / SCS Annual Meeting! Come see us at Booth 312 & find out more about Suburani (compelling stories & visuals, a research-based approach to language learning centered around high-frequency vocab)! www.classicalstudies.org/annual-meeti...
January 7, 2026 at 8:14 PM
Somnambulate, meaning "to walk or perform another act while asleep or in a sleep-like state", was first used in 1833. Learn more derivatives from "ambulō" in Ch. 3 & "somnus" in Ch. 29. #suburani #derivativeoftheday
January 6, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Arachne, the daughter of Idmon, challenged Minerva/Athena to a weaving contest and was transformed into a spider by the goddess. Her name has given us words like arachnids and arachnophobia. Learn more about Arachne in Ch. 16. #suburani
January 2, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Happy New Year from all of us at Hands Up Education! Wishing you a joyous, healthy, and successful 2026!
January 1, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Tellurium, a silvery-white, rare metallic element usually found in combination with gold & other metals, is produced commercially & used in semiconductors, blasting caps, & thermoelectric devices. Learn more derivatives from "tellūs' in Ch. 34 #suburani #derivativeoftheday
December 30, 2025 at 1:01 PM
In mythology, the Amazons were courageous female warriors known for their physical agility & strength. They were well-versed in archery, riding, & the arts of combat. DC Comic's Wonder Woman is a character inspired by the Amazons. Learn more about them in Ch. 8 #suburani
December 26, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Solstice occurs twice a year (circa June 21 & Dec. 21) when the sun is at its greatest angular distance from the equator, appearing to be at a stand with regard to its declination. Learn more derivatives from "stō' in Ch. 6 & "sōl" in Ch. 17. #suburani #derivativeoftheday
December 23, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Season's greetings from Hands Up Education! As a reminder, we will be out of the office from 22 Dec. to 5 Jan. Wishing you & your loved ones a joyful holiday season and a wonderful New Year!
December 19, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Hands Up Education will be at the 2026 AIA / SCS Annual Meeting! Come see us at Booth 312 & find out more about Suburani (compelling stories & visuals, a research-based approach to language learning centered around high-frequency vocab)! www.classicalstudies.org/annual-meeti...
December 18, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Adieu, used to express kind wishes upon departure, is shortened from a French phrase & has the idea that you are entrusting the safety of your friends to a higher power when you leave them. Learn more derivatives from "ad' & "deus" in Ch. 4. #suburani #derivativeoftheday
December 16, 2025 at 2:34 PM
The name Maelo (Alexander's dad) is based on a brick from Conimbriga: artsandculture.google.com/asset/inscri...

FInd out more about Maelo in Ch. 16 #suburani
December 11, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Don't forget to submit your design!

Have a go at building your own 3D model (digital or physical) with the Suburani BUILD IT challenge!

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December 10, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Sublunary, meaning "of this world, mundane", owes its meaning to Aristotle's claim in his "On the Heavens" that things below the moon are subject to generation & decay. Learn more derivatives from "sub' in Ch. 10 & from "luna" in Ch. 33. #suburani #derivativeoftheday
December 9, 2025 at 1:01 PM
In addition to Suburani, Hands Up Education also offers a free Primary Latin Course suitable for ages 7-11. The course is set in Herculaneum. Find out more about the course at hands-up-education.org/primarylatin... #lingualatinaomnibus
December 3, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Saxifrages derived their name from "saxum" & "frango". According to Pliny, they were used to break kidney stones. The other possible etymology is that they grow in rocks' crevices. Learn more derivatives of "saxum" in Ch. 24 & "frangō" in Ch. 25. #suburani #derivativeoftheday
December 2, 2025 at 1:01 PM
One for UK students! The ARLT Reading Competition is open, and students in Years 8 & 9 can enter by reading our Ch 7 story frūctus mīrābilis! It's your chance to give voice to the famous nose bleed that kickstarted a romance... Learn more at: www.arlt.co.uk/event-posts/arlt-reading-competition-2026
November 25, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Circadian, meaning "relating to a biological cycle occurring every 24 hours", is derived from the Latin words "circa" and "diēs". You can talk about "circadian" and other derivatives of diēs (e.g. diary & diurnal) in Ch. 6 of Suburani! #suburani #derivativestuesday
November 25, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Did you know that Hermione is based on a Fayum mummy portrait that's on display at Girton College, Cambridge, UK? Here's an article about Hermione Grammatike: bbc.com/news/uk-engl...

Find out more about Hermione in Ch. 22... #suburani
November 24, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Meeting Latin teachers is the BEST part of going to conferences. We firmly believe in our mission to support a rich COMMUNITY of Classics educators and learners. It's so great to see you in person!
November 23, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Have you taken your selfie with Sabina? She's always ready for her close up!
Come see us at Booth 1438 at ACTFL!
November 22, 2025 at 8:30 PM
psittacus dicit, "Psst! Have you checked out Booth 1438 at ACTFL yet?"
canis respondit, "ita vero! venite, amici!"
November 22, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Want to win some Suburani swag? Come to our workshop: via nova: Modern Approaches to Teaching Latin at 4:30 PM in Exhibitor Workshop Room 3!
November 21, 2025 at 9:19 PM