gigas
[ˈɡɪ.ɡaːs]masculine
In Latin, the word for 'giant' is gigas.
The term gigas refers to a mythical human.
Meaning: mythical human (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
gigas is a masculine noun.
Did you know?
- In some Latin poetic traditions, a gigas is described as having serpent-like tails instead of human legs.
- If you were looking for a word for a 'giant' in terms of an oversized statue, the Latin word colossus would be more appropriate than gigas.
- The Latin word gigas is not an indigenous Roman word but was borrowed from the Ancient Greek Γίγας.
Examples in context
- Iuppiter gigas gaseosus est.Jupiter is a gas giant.This sentence shows the use of gigas in the context of a 'gas giant' regarding Jupiter.Tatoeba #9962145 by shekitten, translation #8132959 by Amastan
- Gigas magnus per vias urbis ambulat.The giant walks through the city streets.
- Gigantulus sedet in sellā parvā.The little giant sits in a small chair.
- Rēs enormis!Enormous thing!
- Gigas est in fabula.A giant is in the story.
- Hic gigas magnus est.This giant is large.
Example conversation
Claudia and Gaius are reading a book of myths.
- ClaudiaVide, gigas in libro est!Look, there is a giant in the book!
- GaiusIta, gigas est maximus.Yes, the giant is huge.
- ClaudiaEstne gigas periculosus?Is the giant dangerous?
- GaiusCertissime, gigas est periculosus.Certainly, the giant is dangerous.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “giant” translations and entries gigas, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries gigas, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
