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) MFA^(ključ): /kʷid ˈest/, [kᶣɪd̪ ˈɛst̪]

Idiom

quid est?

1. (idiomatic) what's the matter?

Synonyms

• (what's the matter?): quid tibi est?