omnia
[ˈɔm.ni.a]neuter, plural
In Latin, everything is expressed as omnia. Wiktionary also lists nihil non and totae res.
Meaning: all the things (pron)
Ways to say it
| Latin | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| omnia | [ˈɔm.ni.a] (Classical Latin, narrow) [ˈɔm.ni.a] (narrow) |
neuter, plural |
| nihil non | [ˈni.(ɦ)ɪɫ ˈnoːn] (Classical Latin, word by word, narrow) | |
| totae res | ||
| omnes res | [ˈɔm.neːs ˈreːs] (Classical Latin, word by word, narrow) | feminine |
| quidquid | [ˈkʷɪk.kʷɪd] (Classical Latin, narrow) [ˈkʷid.kʷid] (narrow) |
neuter |
The word omnia is used to mean 'all the things' or 'everything'.
What does it mean word for word?
The neuter singular form omne literally refers to 'the whole of a single thing' or 'each thing'.
Which one should you use?
While omnia is the most common way to say 'everything' (all things), quidquid is used to mean 'whatever' or 'anything that'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word omnia is the neuter plural form, whereas the singular form omnis means 'every' or 'each'.
Did you know?
- The word nihil comes from ne meaning 'not' and hīlum, which referred to a tiny piece of chaff or a husk.
- The word omnis is the ancestor of the English prefix 'omni-', used in words like 'omnivore' to mean 'all'.
- In Latin, 'everything' can be expressed through a double negative, nihil non, which literally translates to 'nothing not'.
Examples in context
- Iam omnia ei dixi.I've already told him everything.This sentence is useful for practicing how to say you have told someone everything using omnia.Tatoeba #11065787 by soridsolid, translation #3905752 by CH
- Omnia sua secum fert.He's taking everything he owns with him.This sentence shows how to use omnia to describe someone carrying everything they own.Tatoeba #7055531 by alexmarcelo, translation #7266928 by CarpeLanam
- Omnia patri tuo dicam.I will tell your father everything.This sentence demonstrates using omnia to express the intention of telling a father everything.Tatoeba #5090546 by alexmarcelo, translation #5069916 by jhomel
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Example conversation
Lucia and Lucius are talking about their preparations for a trip.
- LuciaHabesne omnia parata?Do you have everything ready?
- LuciusIta, omnia in sacculo sunt.Yes, everything is in the bag.
- LuciaOptime, nunc ire possumus.Great, now we can go.
- LuciusOmnia perfecta sunt.Everything is perfect.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “everything” translations and entries omnia, quidquid, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (nihil, non, omnes, res) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries nihil, non, omnia, res, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
