Fugit Meaning in English

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Definition

'Fugit' is a Latin word meaning 'flees' or 'passes quickly.' It is usually seen in phrases like 'tempus fugit,' meaning 'time flies.'

Usage & Nuances

'Fugit' is rarely used in English by itself. Most often seen in the phrase 'tempus fugit' (time flies), especially in formal, literary, or philosophical contexts.

• Spanish: fugit (expresión en latín) - pasa rápidamente (formal) - huye (poco común)
• Portuguese (BR): fugit (expressão em latim) - foge (forma literária) - passa rápido (formal)
• Portuguese (PT): fugit (expressão em latim) - foge (forma literária) - passa rapidamente (formal)
• Chinese (Simplified): 时光飞逝（拉丁语表达）
• Chinese (Traditional): 時光飛逝（拉丁語表達）
• Hindi: फुगिट (लैटिन अभिव्यक्ति) - समय जल्दी बीतता है (औपचारिक)
• Arabic: فوجيت (تعبير لاتيني) - يَفِرّ (نادر/رسمي)
• Bengali: ফুগিত (লাতিন শব্দ)
• Russian: фугит (латинское слово)
• Japanese: フーギット（ラテン語）
• Vietnamese: fugit (từ Latinh)
• Korean: fugit (라틴어 단어)
• Turkish: fugit (Latince kelime)
• Urdu: فوجیت (لاطینی لفظ)
• Indonesian: fugit (kata Latin)

Example Sentences

People often say 'tempus fugit' when they feel that days are slipping away too quickly.

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The Latin word 'fugit' means 'flees' or 'runs away.'

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You can find 'fugit' in the famous phrase 'tempus fugit.'

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'Tempus fugit' is used to remind us that time moves quickly.

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He tattooed 'tempus fugit' on his arm as a reminder to enjoy life.

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Every birthday makes me realize, 'tempus fugit'—time really does fly.

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