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fīnis corōnat opus

fīnis corōnat opus
Classical[ˈfiː.nɪs kɔˈroː.nat ˈɔ.pʊs]Ecclesiastical[ˈfiː.nis koˈrɔː.nat ˈɔː.pus]

Meaning

  1. the true value of an undertaking or a work of art cannot be fully discerned until it is finished

Origins

Literally "the end crowns the work". Traditionally attributed to Ovid.

Quick answers

What does fīnis corōnat opus mean in Latin?
fīnis corōnat opus, a proverb, means “the true value of an undertaking or a work of art cannot be fully discerned until it is finished”.
How do you pronounce fīnis corōnat opus?
In classical Latin, [ˈfiː.nɪs kɔˈroː.nat ˈɔ.pʊs]; in ecclesiastical (church) Latin, [ˈfiː.nis koˈrɔː.nat ˈɔː.pus].