animalia
The English phrase animals is translated into Latin as animalia.
Living organisms that feed on organic matter and are able to move.
How does it change in a sentence?
animalia is a neuter plural noun. The singular form of the word is animal, and the genitive plural form used to indicate possession or 'of animals' is animalium.
Did you know?
- The word animal comes from anima, meaning 'breath' or 'soul'. To the Romans, the defining trait of an 'animal' was not its biological structure but the fact that it possessed the breath of life.
- While animalia is the plural for animals, the word bestia was often used to describe wild or dangerous animals, specifically those kept in the arenas.
- The word animal shares a root with the English word 'animate', which is why we say an object is 'animated' when it appears to be alive.
Examples in context
- Nos omnes sumus animalia.We are all animals.This sentence shows how to state that all humans are categorized as animals using animalia.Tatoeba #13300452 by rul, translation #13300224 by Adelpa
- Equi animalia utilia sunt.Horses are useful animals.This sentence illustrates how to describe horses as useful animals using animalia.Tatoeba #1417218 by alexmarcelo, translation #282391 by CM
- Liberi mei animalia amant.My sons love animals.This sentence demonstrates how to express that children have a fondness for animals using animalia.Tatoeba #11134876 by carlosalberto, translation #11134855 by carlosalberto
- Felis catusDomestic Cat
- Panthera leoLion
- Elephas maximusAsian Elephant
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Example conversation
Julia and Gaius are looking at a nature book.
- JuliaQuid sunt haec animalia?What are these animals?
- GaiusSunt animalia ex India.They are animals from India.
- JuliaPulchra sunt animalia!The animals are beautiful!
- GaiusIta, animalia mirabilia sunt.Yes, animals are wonderful.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
