monEntur

Monentur is a Latin term that refers to a specific verb form: the third-person plural present passive indicative of the verb monere, meaning to warn or to advise. In classical Latin, monentur translates most directly as “they are warned.” It is formed from the present stem mon- plus the passive plural ending -entur, and it reflects standard second-conjugation endings in the present tense.

Etymology and form: the form derives from monere, a common Latin verb in the sense of giving warnings or admonitions. The root mon- also appears in related words connected with warning, advising, or urging action. Monentur is the plural counterpart of the singular monētur (he, she, or it is warned) and is part of the broader system of Latin verb conjugations for the passive voice.

Usage: monentur appears in classical texts, inscriptions, and grammatical examples as a representative instance of the present passive indicative. It is used when the subject is plural and the action is being received rather than performed by the subject. In translation, it typically yields “they are warned” or, in contexts of exhortation, can participate in phrases that convey warning or admonition directed at multiple subjects.

Notes: as a grammatical form, monentur is not a separate lexical item with an independent meaning beyond the passive inflection of monere. It is primarily discussed within Latin grammar as an example of the passive voice and agreement in the present tense. See also Latin verbs, passive voice, monere.