uva
[ˈuː.wa]
The English phrase grape is translated into Latin as uva.
The word uva refers to the fruit.
Meaning: fruit (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the word changes depending on its role in a sentence. Use uvam as the accusative singular when the grape is the direct object of a verb. The form uvae can mean 'of the grape' (genitive singular) or 'grapes' (nominative plural). To indicate possession or a relationship to multiple grapes, such as 'of the grapes', use the genitive plural form uvarum.
Did you know?
- In Latin, uva refers to both a single grape and a whole bunch of grapes.
- Romans distinguished between uva for the fruit and vitis for the grapevine itself.
Examples in context
- Sucum uvarum musarumque bibimus.We are drinking grape-banana juice.This sentence is useful for seeing the genitive plural form uvarum.Tatoeba #5040682 by alexmarcelo, translation #4426049 by keegi
- Ivus uvam vidit.Ivo saw the grape.This sentence shows the use of the accusative singular form uvam.Tatoeba #1274205 by alexmarcelo, translation #417804 by brauliobezerra
- Alibi, Rosa, Ribes, Sambucus, Juniperus. Item Vitis, quae emittit Palmites et hi Capreolos, Pampinos, ac Racemos, quorum Scapo pendent Uva, continentes Acinos.Elsewhere, are the rose, Bastard Corinths, the Elder and the Juniper. Also the vine, which puts out branches and tendrils, vine leaves and bunches of grapes, on the stalk of which are grapes, which contain grape stones.This sentence describes the parts of a vine including the uva.Tatoeba #7310002 by jimkillock, translation #7310004 by jimkillock
- Vinum ex uva fit.Wine is made from grapes.
Example conversation
Aurelia and Lucius are eating fruit in a garden.
- AureliaHaec uva dulcis est.This grape is sweet.
- LuciusIta, uva optima est.Yes, it is an excellent grape.
- AureliaVisne aliam uvam, Luci?Do you want another grape, Lucius?
- LuciusLibenter uvam accipio.I gladly accept the grape.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “grape” translations and entries uva, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries uva, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
