Felix dies festus
[ˈfeː.liːks ˈdi.eːs ˈfeːs.tʊs]word by word
The English phrase "happy holidays" is translated into Latin as Felix dies festus.
This phrase is used as a holiday greeting.
Meaning: holiday greeting (phrase)
Did you know?
- The adjective felix originally described a 'suckling' animal, which eventually evolved to mean 'lucky' or 'happy'.
- The Latin word for 'day', dies, is a distant relative of the Greek name for the god 'Zeus', written as 'Ζήν'.
- The word festus carries the same ancient DNA as the word fānum, which refers to a 'sacred place'.
Example conversation
Two friends meet on the street during a winter festival.
- MarcusSalve, Iulia! Felix dies festus!Hello, Julia! Happy holidays!
- JuliaSalve, Marce! Tibi quoque felix dies festus!Hello, Marcus! Happy holidays to you too!
- MarcusQuid agis hoc tempore?What are you doing at this time?
- JuliaCum familia mea sum.I am with my family.
