Memento mori...remember you will die?!?

Question

i read this phrase in the book "a series of unfortunate events".is it true that the phrase "memento mori" means "remeber you will die"?!the book says it a greek or latin word(i can't remember well if it's greek or latin).

could you please tell me if its true?

Answer 1

I think you are right.  Either that or it means remember Morrie.  You know, the guy from "Tuesdays with Morrie".

I loved that movie, "Lemony Snicket" by the way.  Shame it went splat.  I thought it was one of the best things Jim Carrey has ever done.

Answer 2

have no idea.. sorry.

Answer 3

Remember you are mortal.

Here's a wiki entry on it.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memento_mor...

Good luck.

Answer 4

It's Latin, and it does essentially mean "Remember You Will Die". "Memento" is actually a common word that means something to remember. "Mori" means death. You see it in words like "Mortician" and "Morgue".

Hope this helps.

Answer 5

Latin. And it's kindofish true. I think there's somewhat of a different format, but I would consider it pretty darn close.

I loved that series when I was younger, by the way.

I hated the movie, though...

Answer 6

Yes, it is true.100% And it is Latin.