gratia
[ˈɡraː.ti.a]feminine
In Latin, 'grace' is translated as gratia.
The term refers to elegant movement, poise or balance.
Meaning: elegant movement, poise or balance (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word gratia is a feminine noun. The form gratia serves as the nominative subject or the ablative of manner/means. When grace is the direct object of a verb, use the accusative form gratiam. To express 'of grace', use the genitive form gratiae. For plural contexts, the forms gratiis are used for the dative or ablative cases.
Did you know?
- While gratia means 'grace', the Latin phrase gratis meaning 'for free' is derived from the same root, implying a gift given out of grace.
- The Roman world worshipped the Graces, known as Gratiae, a trio of goddesses who personified charm and beauty.
- In Roman legal and social contexts, gratia often referred to 'influence' or 'political favors' rather than physical elegance.
Examples in context
- Noe vero invenit gratiam coram Domino.But Noah found grace before the Lord.This sentence shows the use of the accusative form gratiam when someone finds grace.Tatoeba #7948860 by carlosalberto, translation #7948871 by carlosalberto
- Gratia Domini nostri Jesu Christi cum omnibus vobis. Amen.The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.Tatoeba #10140097 by ddnktr, translation #8185384 by Hybrid
- Dixitque Lot ad eos: Non, quæso, Domine. Ecce invenit servus tuus gratiam coram te, et magnificasti misericordiam tuam, quam fecisti mecum, ut salvares animam meam, nec possum in monte salvari, ne forte apprehendat me malum et moriar.And Lot said to them: I beseech thee, my Lord, Because thy servant hath found grace before thee, and thou hast magnified thy mercy, which thou hast shewn to me, in saving my life, and I cannot escape to the mountain, lest some evil seize me, and I die.This sentence illustrates the use of the accusative form gratiam when a servant has found grace before a lord.Tatoeba #7767155 by carlosalberto, translation #7858770 by carlosalberto
Example conversation
Quintus and Aurelia are watching a dancer perform.
- QuintusIn motu eius est magna gratia.In her movement, there is great grace.
- AureliaIta vero, motus eius est elegans.Indeed, her movement is elegant.
- QuintusGratia eius nos delectat.Her grace delights us.
- AureliaEadem est et in voce eius.It is the same in her voice.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “grace” translations and entries gratia, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
