David
David is the Latin male given name for David.
David is used as a male given name.
Meaning: male given name (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
In Latin, the name changes depending on its role in a sentence. When used as the subject, the name often takes the second declension masculine ending -us, becoming Davidus. To show possession or to say 'of David', use the genitive form Davidi. The dative form, used to indicate the indirect object (to or for David), is Davido. When the name is the direct object of a verb, it takes the accusative ending -em, becoming Davidem.
Did you know?
- While the Latin version is David, the name originates from the Biblical Hebrew dāwiḏ, which means 'beloved'.
- In Medieval Latin, the addition of the ending -us to create Davidus was a common way to make foreign names fit the standard patterns of the Latin language.
- In ecclesiastical Latin, the name David is frequently associated with the 'Psalms of David', a collection of poems that heavily influenced the development of Latin hymnody.
Examples in context
- David Beckham Anglus est.David Beckham is English.This sentence is useful for identifying David Beckham's nationality.Tatoeba #1078779 by alexmarcelo, translation #566083 by FeuDRenais2
- Davidus amicos in Cisiordania visitat.David is visiting friends in the West Bank.This sentence shows how to express David visiting friends.Tatoeba #13105694 by rul, translation #13071202 by rul
- David domi est.David is at home.This sentence shows how to say David is at home.Tatoeba #1172270 by alexmarcelo, translation #742109 by CN
- Salve, David!Hello, David!
- Quid agis, David?How are you, David?
- Davide, mihi auxilium das?David, can you help me?
- David, laetitia tua me afficit.David, your happiness affects me.
- Obsecro, Davide, ne sis tristis.Please, Davide, do not be sad.
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Example conversation
Gaius and Lucia are walking in a garden and discussing a friend.
- GaiusUbi est David?Where is David?
- LuciaDavid in horto est.David is in the garden.
- GaiusNum David te videt?Does David see you?
- LuciaIta, David me videt.Yes, David sees me.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries David, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
