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Hannibal ad portās

Hannibal ad portās
Classical[ˈhan.nɪ.baɫ ˈad ˈpɔr.taːs]Ecclesiastical[ˈan.ni.bal ˈad ˈpɔr.tas]

Meaning

  1. Phrase used to express fear or anxiety, or to instill it in others (particularly children).

Origins

Literally, “Hannibal is at the gates”.

Quick answers

What does Hannibal ad portās mean in Latin?
Hannibal ad portās, a phrase, means “Phrase used to express fear or anxiety, or to instill it in others (particularly children).”.
How do you pronounce Hannibal ad portās?
In classical Latin, [ˈhan.nɪ.baɫ ˈad ˈpɔr.taːs]; in ecclesiastical (church) Latin, [ˈan.ni.bal ˈad ˈpɔr.tas].