efficimus

Efficimus is the first-person plural present indicative form of the Latin verb efficere, meaning to bring about, to accomplish, or to effect. As a present-tense form, it translates to “we accomplish” or “we effect” in English. The infinitive is efficere, and the verb belongs to the third-conjugation family of -io verbs, with principal parts including efficio, efficis, efficit, efficimus, efficitis, efficiunt.

Etymology and morphology: efficere is formed from the prefix ex- (out, forth) combined with a root related to facere (to do or make). The resulting meaning centers on causing a result or completing a task. In Latin, efficere is used in a variety of contexts to express bringing about an outcome, implementing a plan, or producing a consequence.

Usage: In classical Latin, efficere and its forms appear in prose and poetry to describe successful action or the completion of a goal. Efficimus, specifically, would typically accompany a direct object or a subordinate clause detailing what is being brought about. For example, hoc opus efficimus would mean “we accomplish this work.” The form is primarily of grammatical and historical interest in Latin studies, rather than a living word in English.

Related forms and notes: The present active paradigm runs efficis (you accomplish), efficit (he/she accomplishes), efficimus (we accomplish), efficitis (you all accomplish), efficiunt (they accomplish). The verb also appears in other tenses and voices, including the passive and non-present forms, in standard Latin grammars.

See also: efficere; facere; ex- prefixes in Latin; Latin verbs of achievement and effect.

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