nubere

Nubere is a Latin verb meaning "to marry" or "to wed," typically used to describe the act of entering into marriage, especially from the perspective of the groom. In Classical and later Latin, the verb appears in active forms and is often found in ceremonial or legal contexts.

In Latin, nubere is presented with its principal parts as nubo, nubere, nupsi, nuptum. The infinitive nubere is the form most commonly quoted when discussing the verb in dictionaries and grammars. The verb is active and usually denotes the action carried out by the subject (the person who marries). The spouse or the act of marrying is expressed in various constructions depending on period and author; the language often uses the dative or other circumstantial expressions rather than a direct object.

Etymology and related terms reflect its association with marriage and wedding. The root of nubere is linked to other Latin nuptial terms, such as nuptiae (weddings) and nuptialis (nuptial), which together describe the social and ceremonial aspects of matrimony in ancient Rome. The noun nuptiae, in particular, is frequently attested in ancient texts to denote weddings and related rites.

Usage and context: nubere appears in literary, legal, and religious Latin, where discussions of dowries, marriages between classes, or ceremonial rites are common. In later Latin, the verb remains a standard lexical item for describing marriage, though more specialized phrases and constructions developed to suit rhetorical or legal needs.

See also: nuptiae, nuptialis, nuptial, marriage in Latin literature.