sum
[ˈsũː]
The English word "am" is translated into Latin as sum.
The verb sum is often omitted when it is clear from the context.
Meaning: before noon (adv)
Did you know?
- The future tense endings in Latin, such as '-bo', and the imperfect '-bam', actually trace their ancestry back to the same roots as 'sum'.
- The Latin word sum is actually a 'clipped' or shortened version of the older, more formal word esom.
Examples in context
- A te amatus sum.I am loved by you.This sentence shows how sum is used to express being loved.Tatoeba #4357199 by soweli_Elepanto, translation #4359811 by Tjagotje
- Ego sum, qui sum.I am who I am.This sentence demonstrates the use of sum to express identity.Tatoeba #1339757 by al_ex_an_der, translation #1339771 by CM
- Sine te nihil sum.Without you, I am nothing.This sentence shows how sum is used to express a state of being nothing.Tatoeba #1566498 by alexmarcelo, translation #1566323 by Feba
- Sum amicus.I am a friend.
- Felix sumHappy I am
- Puellae sunt laetae.The girls are happy.
- Ego sum bonus.I am good.
- Sumus amici.We are friends.
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Example conversation
Marcus and Lucia are planning a meeting time.
- MarcusUbi es, Marce?Where are you, Marcus?
- LuciaIn hortō sum.I am in the garden.
- MarcusEsne fessus?Are you tired?
- LuciaIta, valdē fessus sum.Yes, I am very tired.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry sum, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries sum, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
