pater semper incertus est

== Latin == === Pronunciation === (Classical Latin) IPA(key): [ˈpa.tɛr ˈsɛm.pɛr ɪŋˈkɛr.tʊs ˈɛst] (modern Italianate Ecclesiastical) IPA(key): [ˈpaː.ter ˈsɛm.per in̠ʲˈt͡ʃɛr.tus ˈɛst] === Phrase === pater semper incertus est "The father is always uncertain" (i.e. the identity of a child’s father is always in question) ==== Usage notes ==== Note: at the present time Genealogical DNA testing can establish paternity. === References === en:Mater semper certa est