ursi
The English phrase "bears" is translated into Latin as ursi.
ursi refers to large, heavy mammals characterized by thick fur and short tails. To specify a male bear, you can use the term Ursus mas.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form ursi can also be the genitive singular, meaning "of the bear". If you need to express the genitive plural to mean "of bears", use the form ursorum.
Did you know?
- The Latin word ursus shares an ancient Indo-European root with the Sanskrit word 'ṛkṣa', showing a linguistic link between Latin and ancient Indian languages.
- Ancient Romans used the term ursus not just for the animal, but as a metaphor in literature to describe a person who was clumsy or fierce.
- The Latin term for bear is the root of the scientific name for the entire bear family, *Ursidae*, which is still used by biologists worldwide today.
Examples in context
- Ursi valde periculosi sunt.Bears are quite dangerous.This sentence is useful for describing the danger posed by ursi.Tatoeba #7037712 by alexmarcelo, translation #3736150 by CK
- Ursi plerique omnivori sunt.Most bears are omnivores.This sentence is useful for stating that most ursi are omnivores.Tatoeba #5037485 by alexmarcelo, translation #3855206 by selpahi
- Hieme ursi in antris dormiunt.Bears sleep in caves in the winter.This sentence is useful for noting that ursi sleep in caves during winter.Tatoeba #5205667 by alexmarcelo, translation #6330657 by RudeGuyGames
- Ursus est animal forteA bear is a strong animal.
- Vidi ursam in silvaI saw a bear in the forest.
- Ursi sunt creaturae magnificaeBears are magnificent creatures.
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Example conversation
Lucius and Claudia are looking at a book about animals.
- LuciusVide eos! Hi ursi sunt enormes.Look at them! These bears are enormous.
- ClaudiaIta, sed videntur mollissimi.Yes, but they look very soft.
- LuciusUrsi non sunt domestici, Claudia.Bears are not domestic animals, Claudia.
- ClaudiaScio, sed in libro sunt pulchri.I know, but they are beautiful in the book.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
