left in Latin
left in Latin is sinister, laevus, scaevus — left means on or toward the side of the body where the heart usually sits, opposite of right.
left in Latin
sinister
Designating the side of the body toward the west when one is facing north; the side of the body on which the heart is located in most humans; the opposite of right. This arrow points to the reader's left: ←
laevus
Designating the side of the body toward the west when one is facing north; the side of the body on which the heart is located in most humans; the opposite of right. This arrow points to the reader's left: ←
scaevus
Designating the side of the body toward the west when one is facing north; the side of the body on which the heart is located in most humans; the opposite of right. This arrow points to the reader's left: ←
a sinistra parte
On the left side.
What does "left" mean?
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adj On or toward the side of the body where the heart usually sits, opposite of right.
"Turn left at the next set of traffic lights."
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adj Relating to left-wing politics.
"The party has drifted further left over the past decade."
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noun Left-wing political parties or supporters considered as a group.
"The left criticised the budget for cutting welfare spending."
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left in a sentence
- Turn left at the next set of traffic lights.
- He writes with his left hand.
- The party has drifted further left over the past decade.
- The left criticised the budget for cutting welfare spending.
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What is "left" in Latin?
"left" in Latin is sinister, laevus, scaevus. left means: On or toward the side of the body where the heart usually sits, opposite of right.
How do you use "left" in a sentence?
Example: "Turn left at the next set of traffic lights." In Latin, "left" is sinister, laevus, scaevus.
Are there other ways to say "left" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 4 translations listed for "left": sinister, laevus, scaevus, a sinistra parte.
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