apis
[ˈa.pɪs]feminine
The Latin word for bee is apis.
apis is a noun used to refer to the insect known as a bee.
Meaning: insect (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
apis is a feminine noun.
Did you know?
- In Roman literature, the apis was often used as a metaphor for the poet, who gathers 'nectar' from various sources to create a sweet work of art.
- Ancient Romans viewed the apis as a symbol of divine order and industry because of the colony's strict organization.
- There is a theory that apis could be a distant relative of the Egyptian word ꜥfj, which also means 'bee'.
Examples in context
- Apis avis non est.A bee is not a bird.This sentence illustrates the distinction between a bee and a bird using apis.Tatoeba #11658187 by carlosalberto, translation #11658164 by carlosalberto
- Ubi tē apis pupugit?Where did the bee sting you?This sentence is useful for asking where a bee stung someone using apis.Tatoeba #7077321 by alexmarcelo, translation #1384319 by CK
- Heu! Apis me pupugit!Hey! A bee stung me!This sentence expresses the sudden pain of being stung by a bee using apis.Tatoeba #7077332 by alexmarcelo, translation #3651896 by Luciosp
- Bombus est genus apium quod magnitudine conspicuum est.The bumblebee is a genus of bees that is remarkable for its size.
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Example conversation
Quintus and Lucia are walking in a garden.
- QuintusVide, Lucia! Apis in flōre est.Look, Lucia! A bee is on the flower.
- LuciaEstne apis periculōsa?Is the bee dangerous?
- QuintusNōn est, sī eam nōn tangis.It is not, if you do not touch it.
- LuciaBene, hanc apem nōn tangam.Fine, I will not touch this bee.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bee” translations and entries apis, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
