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Quick Latin question: annus horribilis - Epictetus - 06-14-2012
I understand the famous phrase "annus horribilis" is translated as "horrible year" or "year of horrors."
How would one say "horrible week" or "week of horrors"?
Thanks!
Re: Quick Latin question: annus horribilis - D B Campbell - 06-14-2012
Quote:How would one say "horrible week" or "week of horrors"?The Romans didn't really go in for "weeks", but I guess it would be hebdomas horribilis.
Re: Quick Latin question: annus horribilis - M. Demetrius - 06-14-2012
Would it work to say "7-day horror" instead?