How to Say “Arm” in Latin

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bracchium
[ˈbrak.kʰi.ũː]neuter
The English word arm is bracchium in Latin.
The noun refers to the upper appendage extending from the shoulder to the wrist. While bracchium is the general term for the arm, the term humerus is used specifically to refer to the humerus bone or the upper bone of the arm.
Meaning: upper appendage from shoulder to wrist (noun)

Related words

To supply with armour or weapons (verb): armō.

How does it change in a sentence?

As a neuter noun, bracchium can function as both the subject and the direct object of a sentence. To indicate possession, such as 'of the arm', use the genitive singular form bracchii. If you are referring to multiple arms, use the plural form bracchia.

Did you know?

  • The Latin root in bracchium is the ancestor of the English word 'bracket', as both refer to a supporting arm.
  • In Latin, bracchium can be used metaphorically to describe the range of a weapon or the reach of a person's power.
  • The term bracchia is used in modern scientific nomenclature to name the 'brachiation' movement of primates swinging by their arms.

Examples in context

  • Puto me bracchium fregisse.
    I think I broke my arm.
    This sentence shows how to express the idea of breaking the bracchium.
    Tatoeba #5074341 by alexmarcelo, translation #2407730 by CK
  • Thomas bracchium dextrum movere non potest.
    Tom can't move his right arm.
    This sentence demonstrates the use of bracchium when describing an inability to move an arm.
    Tatoeba #7056335 by alexmarcelo, translation #6733410 by CK
  • Bracchia sunt partes corporis humani.
    Arms are parts of the human body.
  • Bracchium meum valde dolet.
    My arm hurts a lot.

Example conversation

Gaius and Aurelia are talking about an injury.

  1. Gaius

    Cur bracchium tuum involvis?
    Why are you wrapping your arm?
  2. Aurelia

    Quia bracchium meum vulneratum est.
    Because my arm is injured.
  3. Gaius

    Visne ut medicum vocem?
    Do you want me to call a doctor?
  4. Aurelia

    Ita, gratias tibi ago, Gai.
    Yes, thank you, Gaius.

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