caseus
[ˈkaː.se.ʊs]masculine
The Latin word for cheese is caseus. Wiktionary also lists fōrmāticum and fōrmāgium.
Meaning: dairy product (noun)
Ways to say it
| Latin | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| caseus | [ˈkaː.se.ʊs] (Classical Latin, narrow) [ˈkaː.s̬e.us] (narrow) |
masculine |
| fōrmāticum | neuter | |
| fōrmāgium | neuter |
The term refers to a dairy product.
Which one should you use?
While caseus is the general term for cheese, fōrmāticum and fōrmāgium specifically refer to cheese made in a mold (from forma, meaning mold).
How does it change in a sentence?
The genitive singular form of caseus is casei, used to indicate possession or origin. To use cheese as a direct object in a sentence, use the accusative form caseum. caseus is a masculine noun.
Did you know?
- The Italian word 'formaggio' and the French 'fromage' both descend from the Latin fōrmāgium rather than caseus.
- The Latin word caseus is the direct ancestor of the English word 'casein', which is the main protein found in milk.
- In Roman culture, cheese was often associated with the 'rustic' life and shepherds, making caseus a symbol of the countryside in Latin literature.
Examples in context
- Caseus e lacte paratur.Cheese is made from milk.This sentence shows how to describe the production of caseus from milk.Tatoeba #7072617 by alexmarcelo, translation #32228 by CK
- Caseus Didymo non placet.Tom doesn't like cheese.This sentence demonstrates expressing a preference or dislike for caseus.Tatoeba #1138468 by alexmarcelo, translation #37243 by CK
- Ille caseus e lacte ovium paratur.That cheese is made from sheep's milk.This sentence illustrates specifying the source of the milk used to make caseus.Tatoeba #7072626 by alexmarcelo, translation #50264 by CK
- 6 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Gaius and Lucia are in a kitchen during a meal.
- GaiusUbi est caseus?Where is the cheese?
- LuciaEcce, caseus in mensā est.Look, the cheese is on the table.
- GaiusGratias tibi ago, Lucia.Thank you, Lucia.
- LuciaLibenter, Gai.You are welcome, Gaius.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cheese” translations and entries caseus, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
