Alexander
masculine
Alex is a short form, so in Latin you use the full name: Alexander for Alexander, or Alexius for Alexis.
Ways to say it
| Latin | Note |
|---|---|
| Alexander | masculine |
| Alexius | masculine |
Latin had no short form like Alex. A friend called Alex would be addressed as Alexander in a Latin letter.
How does it change in a sentence?
Alexander belongs to the second declension: genitive Alexandrī, vocative Alexander.
How do you pronounce it?
ah-lek-SAHN-der
Did you know?
- The name comes from Greek Ἀλέξανδρος, "defender of men", from ἀλέξω, "to defend", and ἀνήρ, "man".
Examples in context
- Alex Marcelo mihi placet.I like Alex Marcelo.Tatoeba #1429596 by alexmarcelo, translation #1334744 by Eldad
- Quot raedās habet Alexis?How many cars does Alex have?Tatoeba #5081696 by alexmarcelo, translation #67111 by CN
- "Quinque!", dicit Alex."Five!" says Alex.Tatoeba #1345185 by alexmarcelo, translation #67115 by Zifre
- Dominus Alexander advenit.Lord Alexander has arrived.
- Salve, Alexius! Quid agis hodie?Hello, Alexius! How are you doing today?
- Alexander, tibi gratias ago. Auxiliasti mihi valde.Alexander, I thank you. You have helped me greatly.
- Alex, habesne tempus cras ut mecum ludas?Hey, Alex, do you have time tomorrow to play with me?
- Alexander Magnus rēx Macedoniae erat.Alexander the Great was king of Macedonia.
Example conversation
Two classmates meet at the library.
- ClaudiaSalvē, Alexander! Quid legis?Hello, Alex! What are you reading?
- QuintusVītam Alexandrī Magnī legō.I am reading the life of Alexander the Great.
- ClaudiaNōmen tuum habet!He has your name!
- QuintusIta, sed nōn rēgnum eius.Yes, but not his kingdom.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
