avus
[ˈa.wʊs]
The English word "grandpa" is translated into Latin as avus.
avus is a noun used to refer to a grandfather.
Meaning: grandfather (informal) (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word changes form depending on its role in a sentence. The plural form is avi (grandpas). Use avum when the grandfather is the direct object of a verb. Use avī to indicate possession, such as "of the grandfather". Use avō when doing something to or for the grandfather.
Did you know?
- Ancient Romans often viewed the avus as the primary protector of family traditions and the guardian of the family's ancestral masks, known as imagines.
- The Latin word avus is a distant relative of the English word 'uncle', as both stem from the same ancient root.
Examples in context
- Ubi avus tuus habitat?Where does your grandpa live?This sentence is useful for practicing the use of avus in a question about residence.Tatoeba #1069454 by alexmarcelo, translation #394891 by Dorenda
- Avus meus est bonus.My grandfather is kind.
Example conversation
Lucia and Lucius are looking at an old family photo.
- LuciaQuis est hic vir in imagine?Who is this man in the picture?
- LuciusHic est avus meus.This is my grandpa.
- LuciaVidetur esse benignus.He looks kind.
- LuciusIta, avus meus est valde benignus.Yes, my grandpa is very kind.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry avus, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries avus, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
