si vis

Latin

Etymology

From sī (“if”) + vīs (“you want”), the second person of volō (“I want”). Literally meaning "if you want".

Pronunciation

• (Classical Latin) IPA^(key): [ˈsiː ˈwiːs]
• (modern Italianate Ecclesiastical) IPA^(key): [ˈsiː ˈvis]

Adverb

sī vīs (not comparable)

1. (a parenthetical remark) if you please
2. if you wish, if you want, if you choose, if you insist upon it, if you're willing, if you prefer

Derived terms

• sīs