sustinemus

Sustinemus is the first-person plural present indicative form of the Latin verb sustineo, meaning "we sustain" or "we uphold." In classical Latin, sustineo encompasses meanings such as to bear up, to hold up, to support, to endure, or to maintain, depending on the context. The form sustinemus would appear in sentences that express collective action or responsibility, often as a simple statement of ongoing effort.

The root sustineo comes from Latin sustinere and is related to the English verb sustain and the noun sustenance. The expression demonstrates how Latin verbs encode action and agency within a community, linking individual effort to collective outcomes.

In modern usage, sustinemus has occasionally been adopted as a motto or brand by organizations or campaigns emphasizing collaborative resilience, environmental stewardship, or social responsibility. As with many Latin phrases used in branding, its meaning is shaped by context and may function more as a symbolic motto than a precise grammatical construction.

See also: sustineo; sustain; sustainability; Latin phrases used in branding.