quid est

== Latin == === Etymology === From quid the neuter of quis (“what”) + est (“it is”), form of esse (“to be”). Literally meaning "what is it?". === Pronunciation === (Classical Latin) IPA(key): [ˈkʷɪd ˈɛst] (modern Italianate Ecclesiastical) IPA(key): [ˈkʷid ˈɛst] === Phrase === quid est? (idiomatic) what's the matter? ==== Synonyms ==== (what's the matter?): quid tibi est?