How to Say “Apple” in Latin

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mālum
neuter
The word for apple in Latin is mālum.
mālum refers to the fruit of Malus domestica.
Meaning: fruit of Malus domestica (noun)

How does it change in a sentence?

mālum is a neuter noun.

Did you know?

  • The word mālum is strikingly similar to the word malus, which means 'bad' or 'evil'. This phonetic similarity has inspired many puns in Latin literature regarding 'bad fruit'.
  • The Latin word mālum was used as a generic term for many different types of pomaceous fruits, not just the modern 'apple'.
  • The spelling of mālum features a long 'a', indicated by the macron. In Latin, changing the length of a vowel can completely change the meaning of a word.

Examples in context

  • Mālum nōndum mīte est.
    The apple isn't ripe yet.
    This sentence is useful for describing the ripeness of mālum.
    Tatoeba #11088724 by alexmarcelo, translation #10906527 by ddnktr
  • Hoc mālum rubrius est.
    This apple is redder.
    This sentence is useful for comparing the color of mālum.
    Tatoeba #13912980 by rul, translation #2654850 by shekitten
  • Illud mālum nōndum mīte est.
    That apple isn't yet ripe.
    Tatoeba #11088722 by alexmarcelo, translation #10306132 by CK
  • 6 more sentences on Tatoeba

Example conversation

Quintus and Lucia are in a garden.

  1. Quintus

    Visne mālum edere, Lucia?
    Do you want to eat an apple, Lucia?
  2. Lucia

    Ita, dā mihi mālum, quaesō.
    Yes, give me the apple, please.
  3. Quintus

    Hoc mālum est optimum.
    This apple is the best.
  4. Lucia

    Grātiās tibi, Quinte.
    Thank you, Quintus.

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