Caesar
[ˈkae̯.sar]
The English phrase "caesar" is translated into Latin as Caesar.
As a proper noun, Caesar functions as a name or a title for the emperor.
Meaning: a title of Roman emperors (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The nominative plural form is Caesares (the Caesars). When used in the singular, use Caesaris to mean "of Caesar", Caesari to mean "to/for Caesar" and Caesarem when Caesar is the direct object.
Did you know?
- The name might have been a way to mock Julius Caesar's appearance, with one theory suggesting it derived from caesariē, meaning 'because of the hair', due to his balding head.
- Julius Caesar himself may have promoted the idea that his family name came from a Punic word for 'elephant', claiming an ancestor earned the name by killing one during the first Punic war.
- Despite the modern association with childbirth, the name 'Caesar' likely did not originate from the phrase caeso matris utero, meaning 'born by Caesarean section'.
Examples in context
- Caesar hostes armis exuit.Caesar stripped the enemy of their arms.Tatoeba #12350685 by carlosalberto, translation #12350629 by carlosalberto
- Caesar non habebat birotam.Caesar did not have a bike.Tatoeba #7145672 by Hans07, translation #7363573 by jimkillock
- Ave Caesar, morituri te salutant.Hail, Caesar, those who are about to die salute you!Tatoeba #669131 by Hans07, translation #3496386 by _undertoad
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Example conversation
A woman and a man are discussing a statue in a forum.
- GaiusHic est Caesar.This is Caesar.
- ClaudiaStatua Caesaris pulcherrima est.The statue of Caesar is very beautiful.
- GaiusIta, Caesar multum regnavit.Yes, Caesar ruled much.
- ClaudiaVerum est.It is true.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Caesar, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
