Latin

Adverb

nempe ‎(not comparable)

1. indeed, truly
2. no doubt, certainly, of course
3. namely
4. (figuratively, with irony) forsooth, to be sure

Usage notes

In addition to being used in statements and text, nempe is used in both questions and replies to clarify understanding.

References

• nempe in Charlton T. Lewis and Charles Short (1879) A Latin Dictionary, Oxford: Clarendon Press
• nempe in Charlton T. Lewis (1891) An Elementary Latin Dictionary, New York: Harper & Brothers
• Félix Gaffiot (1934), “nempe”, in Dictionnaire Illustré Latin-Français, Paris: Hachette.