omnes
[ˈɔm.neːs]feminine, masculine
In Latin, 'all' can be translated as omnes or omnia.
Meaning: every individual of the given class (det)
Ways to say it
| Latin | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| omnes | [ˈɔm.neːs] (Classical Latin, narrow) [ˈɔm.nes] (narrow) |
feminine, masculine |
| omnia | [ˈɔm.ni.a] (Classical Latin, narrow) [ˈɔm.ni.a] (narrow) |
neuter |
This phrase is used to denote every individual of a given class. While these forms are common, the Latin synonyms cunctus and universus can also be used to mean 'all'.
Which one should you use?
The choice between forms depends on the gender of the group you are referring to. Use omnes when referring to all people or all things of a masculine or feminine gender. Use the neuter plural form omnia when referring to all things or all abstract concepts.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural forms omnes and omnia refer to a group as a whole. In contrast, the singular form omnis means 'all' in the sense of 'every' or 'each' single member of a group.
Did you know?
- The word 'omnibus' is the plural form of 'omnis' in the dative or ablative case, and it means 'for all' or 'by means of all'.
- The synonym universus contains the root unus, meaning 'one', suggesting that 'all' is viewed as one single unit.
- The English word 'omnivore' comes directly from the Latin 'omnis', meaning 'all', and 'vorare', meaning 'to devour'.
Examples in context
- Ducam te per omnia.I will guide you through all.This sentence shows how to use omnia to mean a path through all things.Tatoeba #7133497 by jimkillock, translation #7133499 by jimkillock
- Omnia tua hīc sunt.Your things are all here.This sentence uses omnia to refer to all of one's things.Tatoeba #11822504 by alexmarcelo, translation #4045671 by CK
- Omnia de eo sciebam.I knew all about it.This sentence uses omnia to express knowing all about a subject.Tatoeba #6802931 by CarpeLanam, translation #6033404 by CK
- Omnis homo amicus est.Every man is a friend.
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Example conversation
Marcus and Julia are observing a crowd of people at a market.
- MarcusOmnes homines in foro sunt.All the people are in the forum.
- JuliaIta est, Marce.That is true, Marcus.
- MarcusOmnes amici Juliae ibi sunt.All of Julia's friends are there.
- JuliaMirabile est!It is wonderful!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “all” translations and entries omnes, omnia, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries omnia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
