Isaac
[ˈɪ.sa.aːk]
Isaac is the Latin form of the male given name Isaac.
Isaac is a proper noun of Hebrew origin. In Latin, it is treated as a second declension masculine noun.
Meaning: male given name (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
The genitive singular form, meaning "of Isaac", is Isaaci.
Did you know?
- While the Latin spelling is Isaac, the name actually carries the literal meaning of 'he laughs' due to its Hebrew roots.
- Medieval Latin writers often used the name Isaac as a symbol of the 'chosen' or 'promised' son in allegorical texts.
- The shift from the Hebrew Yiṣḥāq to the Latin Isaac involves the loss of the guttural 'ḥ' sound, which does not exist in Latin.
Examples in context
- Mansit itaque Isaac in Geraris.So Isaac abode in Gerara.This sentence shows the location where Isaac abode.Tatoeba #7802507 by carlosalberto, translation #7867876 by carlosalberto
- Quæ ambæ offenderant animum Isaac et Rebeccæ.And they both offended the mind of Isaac and Rebecca.This sentence describes how something offended the mind of Isaac and Rebecca.Tatoeba #7806608 by carlosalberto, translation #7867923 by carlosalberto
- Sexagenarius erat Isaac, quando nati sunt parvuli.Isaac was threescore years old when the children were born unto him.This sentence states Isaac's age when his children were born.Tatoeba #7800979 by carlosalberto, translation #7867850 by carlosalberto
- Heus, Isaacule! Quid agitur?Hey, Isaac! What's up?
- Salve, Isacce! Quid agis?Hello, Isaac! How are you?
- 58 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Julia and Quintus are talking about a mutual friend.
- JuliaUbi est Isaac hodie?Where is Isaac today?
- QuintusIsaac in horto laborat.Isaac is working in the garden.
- JuliaVisne Isaac venire ad cenam?Do you want Isaac to come to dinner?
- QuintusIta, Isaac libenter veniet.Yes, Isaac will gladly come.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Isaac, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Isaac, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
