quid est
Latin
Etymology
From quid the neuter of quis (“what”) + est (“it is”), form of esse (“to be”). Literally meaning "what is it?".
Pronunciation
- (Classical Latin) IPA(key): [ˈkʷɪd ˈɛst]
- (modern Italianate Ecclesiastical) IPA(key): [ˈkʷid̪ ˈɛst̪]
Phrase
- (idiomatic) what's the matter?
Synonyms
- (what's the matter?): quid tibi est?