caelum
[ˈkae̯.ɫũː]
The Latin word caelum means the sky/heaven.
The term is used to refer to both the physical sky above the earth and the spiritual realm of heaven.
What does it mean word for word?
The word caelum literally means the sky/heaven.
How does it change in a sentence?
caelum is the nominative singular neuter noun. The genitive singular form, meaning "of the sky/heaven", is caeli. The plural form, caela, is used when referring to the skies or heavens.
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Examples in context
- Caelum est serenum.The sky is clear.
- Stella mirabilis in caelo fulget.A wonderful star shines in the sky.
- Caelum est caeruleum.The sky is blue.
Example conversation
Julia and Gaius are walking outside on a sunny day.
- JuliaVidesne caelum, Gai?Do you see the sky, Gaius?
- GaiusIta, Julia, pulcherrimum est.Yes, Julia, it is very beautiful.
- JuliaNulla nube in caelo est.There is not a single cloud in the sky.
- GaiusDies optimus est.It is a perfect day.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry caelum, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries caelum, CC BY-SA 4.0.
