lingua anglica
feminine
In Latin, English is referred to as lingua anglica. Wiktionary also lists Anglicus.
Meaning: the English language (name)
Ways to say it
| Latin | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| lingua anglica | feminine | |
| Anglicus | [ˈaŋ.ɡlɪ.kʊs] (Classical Latin, narrow) [ˈaŋ.ɡli.kus] (narrow) |
masculine |
The term refers specifically to the name of the English language.
Which one should you use?
lingua anglica is the feminine noun phrase used to name the language, while Anglicus is a masculine.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The form lingua anglica is in the nominative case and serves as the subject of a sentence. When you need to say 'of the English language' in the genitive case, the phrase changes to linguae anglicae.
Did you know?
- The word lingua may have changed from an earlier form dingua because ancient speakers associated it with the verb lingō, meaning 'to lick'.
- Because Latin was the international language of science and law, lingua anglica was often used in scholarly texts to describe English before English became a global lingua franca.
- In the Medieval period, scholars often used lingua anglica to distinguish the emerging English vernacular from the 'higher' languages of Latin and French.
Examples in context
- Lingua Anglica mihi placet.I like English.This sentence is useful for expressing a personal preference for lingua anglica.Tatoeba #1533227 by alexmarcelo, translation #1532552 by LittleBoy
- Placetne tibi lingua Anglica?Do you like English?This sentence is useful for asking someone else if they like lingua anglica.Tatoeba #7083773 by alexmarcelo, translation #69663 by CK
- Lingua Anglica mihi non placet.I don't like English.This sentence is useful for expressing a dislike for lingua anglica.Tatoeba #3269240 by alexlee, translation #256182 by CK
- Ego Latine loquor sed Anglice scribo.I speak Latin but write in English.
- 16 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lucia and Quintus are discussing their studies in a library.
- LuciaStudesne linguae anglicae, Quinte?Are you studying the English language, Quintus?
- QuintusIta, lingua anglica est difficilis.Yes, the English language is difficult.
- LuciaEgo quoque lingua anglica utor.I also use the English language.
- QuintusTunc nos simul discamus!Then let us learn together!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “english” translations and entries Anglicus, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Pronunciation from the Wiktionary entry anglicus.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries anglicus, lingua, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
