comes
[ˈkɔ.mɛs]masculine
The Latin word for companion is comes. Wiktionary also lists socius.
Meaning: someone with whom one spends time or keeps company (noun)
Ways to say it
| Latin | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| comes | [ˈkɔ.mɛs] (Classical Latin, narrow) [ˈkɔː.mes] (narrow) |
masculine |
| socius | [ˈsɔ.ki.ʊs] (Classical Latin, narrow) [ˈsɔː.t͡ʃi.us] (narrow) |
masculine |
The term refers to someone with whom one spends time or keeps company. Specifically, comes describes a companion who travels with you or can carry a military connotation of a comrade or fellow soldier.
What does it mean word for word?
The word comes is derived from a root meaning 'to go with' or 'to accompany'.
Which one should you use?
While comes often implies a companion who travels or accompanies someone, such as a retinue, socius implies a companion in a shared purpose, such as an ally or partner.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of comes is comites, while the plural form of socius is socii.
Did you know?
- The term comes evolved from a simple word for a traveling companion into a title of high nobility, such as a 'count' in later European languages.
- The Sanskrit word sákhi shares the same ancient root as the Latin socius, meaning they are distant linguistic cousins.
Examples in context
- Statione relicta ipse comes Niso graditur regemque requirunt.Leaving the post, he and his companion Niso go to the king.This sentence is useful for seeing comes used in the context of a person traveling with another.Tatoeba #11074955 by carlosalberto, translation #11074978 by carlosalberto
- Lucius est meus socius.Lucius is my companion.
- Sumus consortes in hoc negotio.We are companions in this business.
- Comites amicis esse debemus.We should be companions to our friends.
- Marcus est meus amicus et socius.Marcus is my friend and companion.
- Illud facio cum consociis meis.I do that with my companions.
- Comes meus in via est.He is my companion on the road.
- Comes fidelis semper adest.A faithful companion is always present.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a traveler's journey.
- GaiusUbi est comes tuus?Where is your companion?
- LuciaComes meus ad urbem venit.My companion is coming to the city.
- GaiusSalvusne est ille comes?Is that companion safe?
- LuciaIta, comes meus integer est.Yes, my companion is unharmed.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “companion” translations and entries comes, socius, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries comes, socius, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
