Carthāgō
feminine
Carthage is the English name for the ancient city in North Africa, which in Latin is Carthāgō. If unsure, use Carthāgō. Wiktionary also lists Karthāgō and Kartāgō.
Meaning: ancient city in North Africa (name)
Ways to say it
| Latin | Note |
|---|---|
| Carthāgō | feminine |
| Karthāgō | feminine |
| Kartāgō | feminine |
The term refers to the historical city located in North Africa.
Which one should you use?
The forms Carthāgō, Karthāgō and Kartāgō are different ways to spell the name of the city. Additionally, the phrase Carthago Nova is used specifically to refer to the city of New Carthage.
How does it change in a sentence?
All forms of this name are feminine.
Did you know?
- The phrase Ceterum censeo Carthaginem esse delendam was famously repeated by the Roman senator Cato the Elder at the end of every speech, regardless of the topic.
- The Latin name Carthāgō Nova served as the linguistic ancestor for the modern Spanish city 'Cartagena'.
- The name Carthāgō is not actually Latin in origin, but is a Latinized version of the Punic phrase meaning 'New City'.
Examples in context
- Carthāgō in Africa est.Carthage is in Africa.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing historical geography in a garden.
- MarcusNum scis ubi Carthāgō sit?Do you know where Carthage is?
- AureliaIta, Carthāgō prope mare est.Yes, Carthage is near the sea.
- MarcusAurelia, estne Carthāgō magna urbs?Aurelia, is Carthage a large city?
- AureliaIta, est urbs clarissima.Yes, it is a very famous city.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “carthage” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
