Operamur

Operamur is a Latin verb form meaning “we work.” It is the first-person plural present form of the deponent verb operari, which in classical grammar uses passive endings to express active meaning. Because of this deponent behavior, operamur is typically translated as “we work” rather than “we are worked.”

In usage, operamur appears in texts where speakers emphasize collective labor or action. It is commonly found in inscriptions, moral or exhortatory passages, and other ceremonial or formal contexts. The form is sometimes chosen for mottoes or inscriptions to convey a sense of communal effort without describing passive reception of actions.

In modern contexts, operamur may be encountered in discussions of Latin grammar or in works aiming for a classical aesthetic. It can also appear as a stylized element in branding or as a Latin flourish in academic or cultural projects, where authors seek to evoke collective labor or collaboration.

Notes and related concepts: operari belongs to the Latin family of deponent verbs, which take passive morphology but convey active meaning. Latin mottoes and inscriptions frequently employ short verb forms or deponent forms to express concise ethical or communal ideals. See also: Latin verbs, deponent verbs, Latin mottoes, Latin inscriptions.