autumnus
[au̯ˈtʊm.nʊs]masculine
The English word 'autumn' is translated into Latin as autumnus.
autumnus is a noun used to refer to the season of autumn.
Meaning: season (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
autumnus is a masculine noun. Use the genitive singular form autumni to say 'of autumn', and use the accusative plural form autumnos to refer to 'autumns'.
Did you know?
- Etymologists believe autumnus might be borrowed from the Etruscan word 'atune', an ancient language spoken in Italy before the rise of Rome.
- In Roman culture, autumnus was not just a season but a time associated with the 'vindemia', the specific period of grape harvesting.
Examples in context
- Autumnus magis mihi placet.I like autumn best.This sentence shows how to express a preference for autumnus.Tatoeba #5034867 by alexmarcelo, translation #258493 by CK
- Iterum autumnus est.It's autumn again.This sentence is useful for stating that it is autumnus once again.Tatoeba #7554744 by Hans07, translation #7061546 by Dalyup
- Autumnus veniet mox.Autumn will come soon.
Example conversation
Aurelia and Gaius are talking about the weather.
- AureliaQuid sentis de hoc tempore?What do you think of this weather?
- GaiusAmo autumnum quia aer est frigidus.I love autumn because the air is cool.
- AureliaEgo autem aestatem praefero.But I prefer summer.
- GaiusSed autumnus pulchrior est.But autumn is more beautiful.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “autumn” translations and entries autumnus, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries autumnus, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
