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Noli

Latin Phrases
Pronunciation

Understanding ARPABET Pronunciation

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The pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET phonetic system—the same system used in speech recognition and text-to-speech applications.

Vowel Examples:
AE1 = cat, bat
EH1 = bed, head
IY1 = see, me
OW1 = go, boat
UW1 = boot, do
Stress Numbers:
0 = no stress (unstressed)
1 = primary stress (loud)
2 = secondary stress (medium)
Example:
AH0 TH IY1 N AH0
= a-THEE-na (Athena)

The stressed syllable (marked with 1) is pronounced louder and clearer than others.

Quick Definition

Noli is a Latin phrase meaning 'do not touch,' often used to warn or prohibit physical contact or interference.

Detailed Definition
The phrase 'Noli me tangere' translates to 'do not touch me' and is often associated with themes of desire and boundaries. It appears in various literary and religious contexts, emphasizing the need for personal space and emotional distance. In this poem, it reflects the speaker's desire to maintain a separation from others.
Example
Example in poetry:
"Noli me tangere, touch me not!" biblical Latin; enhanced: "Noli me tangere, touch me not! as risen Christ spoke"; Wyatt sonnet: "Noli me tangere"; contemporary feminist: "Noli me tangere, my autonomy"; educational: "Latin phrase in Renaissance emblem poetry."
Additional Notes
The phrase 'Noli' is part of the Latin expression that sets the tone for the speaker's plea for distance.; Found in the poem, Noli Me Tangere by D. H. Lawrence
Also Known As
Noli me tangere touch not Latin command sacred refrain
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