I have heard them both said....
2006-06-27 13:43:24 · 7 answers · asked by ♣ ♣ 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
"Requiescat in pace" is the usual form.
In Latin the beginning and end of a sentence are the emphatic positions. Usually the verb comes at the end but in this example we have a rather short phrase and limited scope for variation.
Although "In pace requiescat" can be understood, the emphasis falls on "in" and "rest". Using the other order we get emphasis on "rest" and "peace" which is more appropriate.
2006-06-28 08:31:22 · answer #1 · answered by zlevad29 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Either one is fine, although the first one is somewhat more authentic. Word order is not nearly as important in Latin as it is in English. The meaning is decoded using case, not word order. All the same, Latin generally does place the verb close to the end of the sentence if possible.
2006-06-27 20:49:58 · answer #2 · answered by magistra_linguae 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Requiescat in pace means 'let him' or 'may he' rest in peace.
2006-06-27 20:48:58 · answer #3 · answered by AmoLegere 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think both are correct, but usually in Latin the verb comes at the end of the sentence, which, in this case, would be the former example.
2006-06-27 21:27:30 · answer #4 · answered by Mandy M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They both mean the same thing. You are correct.
2006-06-27 21:15:15 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually the second i.e. R.I.P.
2006-06-27 20:49:07 · answer #6 · answered by J9 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's the same
2006-06-27 20:48:36 · answer #7 · answered by cactus 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋