dies
[ˈdi.eːs]
In Latin, the word for days is dies.
The term refers to the plural form of a twenty-four hour period.
How does it change in a sentence?
dies is a third-declension noun, which means its form changes significantly depending on its role in a sentence and whether it is singular or plural. While dies can be the nominative plural, when expressing a duration of time such as 'for X days', Latin may use the accusative singular diem or the accusative plural dies depending on the specific grammatical construction.
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistake the noun dies (meaning day or days) for a verb meaning 'to die'. However, in Latin, it is a noun.
Did you know?
- The phrase nū diūs tertius literally translates to 'now is the third day' but is used to mean 'day before yesterday'.
Examples in context
- Hic tres dies fui.We have been here for three days.This sentence is useful for expressing how long you have been in a certain place using dies.Tatoeba #7056292 by alexmarcelo, translation #2982868 by pne
- Duos dies non valui.I haven't felt well for two days.This sentence is useful for describing a duration of time you have felt unwell using dies.Tatoeba #2229330 by alexmarcelo, translation #2169028 by CM
- Da mihi quinque dies.Give me five days.This sentence is useful for requesting a specific number of days using dies.Tatoeba #1320382 by alexmarcelo, translation #72493 by CK
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Example conversation
Claudia and Marcus are discussing a trip.
- ClaudiaQuot dies manebis hic?How many days will you stay here?
- MarcusHic decem dies manebo.I will stay here for ten days.
- ClaudiaMulti dies sunt ad visendum.There are many days for visiting.
- MarcusIta, dies longi sunt.Yes, the days are long.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry dies, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries dies, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
