dactyli
The English phrase "dates" (referring to the fruit) is translated into Latin as dactyli.
The word refers to the sweet, edible oval fruits produced by the date palm tree.
Did you know?
- The spelling of dactyli in Latin serves as the direct ancestor to the English word 'dactyl', which refers to a specific rhythm in poetry.
- In ancient Roman culinary texts, dactyli were often described as a luxury import from the East rather than a common local fruit.
Examples in context
- Dactyli sunt dulces.Dates are sweet.
- In mensa dactyli sunt.The dates are on the table.
- Dactyli ad mensam feruntur.The dates are being brought to the table.
Example conversation
Lucia and Lucius are having a light snack in a garden.
- LuciaVisne dactylos, Luci?Do you want some dates, Lucius?
- LuciusIta vero, dactyli mihi placent.Yes, I like dates.
- LuciaEcce, dactyli sunt hic.Look, the dates are here.
- LuciusGratias tibi ago, Lucia.Thank you, Lucia.
