pater semper incertus est in Latin

IPA: /ˈpa.ter ˈsem.per inˈker.tus ˈest/ [Classical-Latin], [ˈpät̪ɛr ˈsɛmpɛr ɪŋˈkɛrt̪ʊs ˈɛst̪] [Classical-Latin], /ˈpa.ter ˈsem.per inˈt͡ʃer.tus ˈest/ (note: modern Italianate Ecclesiastical), [ˈpäːt̪er ˈsɛmper in̠ʲˈt͡ʃɛrt̪us ˈɛst̪] (note: modern Italianate Ecclesiastical) [Show additional information ▼] [Hide additional information ▲]

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"pater semper incertus est" meaning in Latin

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