cerebrum
[ˈkɛ.rɛ.brũː]neuter
The English word "brain" is translated into Latin as cerebrum.
cerebrum refers to the organ of the brain.
Meaning: organ (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
cerebrum is a neuter noun. The genitive singular form, used to say "of the brain", is cerebri. The plural form for "brains" is cerebra. The dative singular form, used to say "to/for the brain", is cerebro.
Did you know?
- In ancient Rome, cerebrum was often viewed as a mere secretion or a physical mass, while the 'heart' was considered the true seat of intelligence and emotion.
- The Proto-Indo-European root of cerebrum is the same root that produced the Greek word for 'face'.
- While cerebrum refers to the physical organ, ancient Romans often used other terms like mens to describe the 'brain' in the context of the human mind or spirit.
Examples in context
- Cerebrum tuum est unicum.Your brain is unique.This sentence illustrates the use of cerebrum to describe something belonging to your brain.Tatoeba #12826042 by rul, translation #12606766 by rul
- Lectio cerebrum excitat.Reading activates the brain.This sentence shows how cerebrum can be the object of an action like activation.Tatoeba #13652860 by carlosalberto, translation #13651636 by Adelpa
- Cerebrum est pars maxima encephali.The brain is the largest part of the encephalon.
- Cerebrum in capite est.The brain is in the head.
Example conversation
Lucius and Aurelia are discussing anatomy in a classroom.
- LuciusUbi est cerebrum in corpore?Where is the brain in the body?
- AureliaCerebrum in capite est, Luci.The brain is in the head, Lucius.
- LuciusEstne cerebrum magnum?Is the brain large?
- AureliaIta, cerebrum multa potest.Yes, the brain can do many things.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “brain” translations and entries cerebrum, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cerebrum, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
