How to Say “Hail Mary Prayer” in Latin

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Ave Maria
[ˈa.weː maˈriː.a]
The English phrase "hail mary prayer" is translated into Latin as Ave Maria.
In a liturgical or prayerful context, Ave Maria is the standard way to refer to the prayer itself.

Did you know?

  • The word Ave in Ave Maria was borrowed from Punic, a language spoken by the Carthaginians, and originally meant 'live!'
  • In ancient Roman times, Ave was used as a formal salute to emperors and generals, long before it became a central part of a prayer to Mary.
  • The greeting Ave was actually pronounced with a breathy 'h' sound at the start, even though the letter was never written in the Latin spelling.

Examples in context

  • Ave Maria est oratio sanctissima.
    The Hail Mary is a most holy prayer.
  • In hoc libro Ave Maria scripta est.
    In this book, the Hail Mary is written.

Example conversation

Marcus and Julia are sitting in a quiet church.

  1. Marcus

    Julia, visne Ave Maria recitare?
    Julia, do you want to recite the Hail Mary?
  2. Julia

    Ita vero, Marce, libenter.
    Yes, Marcus, gladly.
  3. Marcus

    Ave Maria, gratia plena.
    Hail Mary, full of grace.
  4. Julia

    Dominus tecum.
    The Lord is with thee.

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