sanus
[ˈsaː.nʊs]
The English word 'healthy' is translated into Latin as sanus.
The word is an adjective used to describe someone or something enjoying good health. It is important to note that in Latin, sanus can refer to both being physically healthy and being mentally sane.
Meaning: enjoying good health (adj)
Which one should you use?
While sanus is the default masculine form, the adjective changes based on the gender and number of the person or thing being described. The noun form related to the concept of health or safety is salus.
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, sanus must agree with the noun it modifies. The feminine singular nominative form is sana, and its genitive form is sanae. The neuter form is sanum, and the masculine plural form is sani.
Did you know?
- Some linguists suggest that sanus shares an ancient ancestor with the Dutch word 'zoen', which means 'kiss'.
- The English word 'sane' is a direct descendant of sanus, inheriting the dual meaning of being both physically well and mentally sound.
- The noun related to this adjective, salus, is the root of the English word 'salutary', meaning something that promotes health or well-being.
Examples in context
- Num Thomas sanus est?Is Tom healthy?This sentence is useful for asking if someone is healthy using sanus.Tatoeba #13275662 by soweli_Elepanto, translation #7829010 by CK
- Quicumque aquam bibit, semper sanus est.A man who drinks water is always healthy.This sentence illustrates how a habit relates to being healthy using sanus.Tatoeba #12162142 by carlosalberto, translation #12162109 by carlosalberto
- Sanus sum.I'm healthy.This sentence is a simple way to state that you are healthy using sanus.Tatoeba #5383432 by Hans07, translation #259288 by CK
- Est saluberHe/She is healthy
- Quid vales?How are you?
- Sanus esYou are healthy
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Marcus and Lucia are discussing their well-being.
- MarcusQuomodo te habes, Lucia?How are you doing, Lucia?
- LuciaBene me habeo, nam sana sum.I am doing well, for I am healthy.
- MarcusGaudeo quod sana es.I am glad that you are healthy.
- LuciaGratias tibi ago, Marce.I thank you, Marcus.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “healthy” translations and entries sanus, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries sanus, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
