Hannibal ad portas in Latin

IPA: /ˈhan.ni.bal ˈad ˈpor.taːs/ [Classical-Latin], [ˈhänːɪbäɫ̪ ˈäd̪ ˈpɔrt̪äːs̠] [Classical-Latin], /ˈan.ni.bal ˈad ˈpor.tas/ (note: modern Italianate Ecclesiastical), [ˈänːibäl ˈäd̪ ˈpɔrt̪äs] (note: modern Italianate Ecclesiastical) Forms: Hannibal ad portās [canonical] [Show additional information ▼] [Hide additional information ▲]

Etymology: Literally, “Hannibal is at the gates”. Etymology templates: {{m-g|Hannibal is at the gates}} “Hannibal is at the gates”, {{lit|Hannibal is at the gates}} Literally, “Hannibal is at the gates” Head templates: {{head|la|phrase|head=Hannibal ad portās}} Hannibal ad portās

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"Hannibal ad portas" meaning in Latin

Phrase