mihimet

Latin

Etymology

From mihi, the dative singular of ego meaning "I" + -met adding emphasis and "self".

Pronunciation

(Classical) IPA^(key): /ˈmi.hi.met/, [ˈmɪ.hɪ.mɛt]

Pronoun

mihimet

to myself
- Plautus, Amphitryon, scene 1:
  Neque, ita me di ament, credebam primo mihimet Sosiae.
  And gods help me, at first I didn't even believe myself, Sosia.
- Publius Terentius Afer (Terence)
  Proximus sum egomet mihi.
  I am closest to myself. (meaning "charity begins at home")

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