Italicus
[ɪˈta.lɪ.kʊs]
The English phrase "italian" is translated into Latin as Italicus.
The term is used to name the Italian language.
Meaning: language (name)
Which one should you use?
The form of the word changes based on the gender and number of the noun it describes. Use Italicus for masculine singular subjects, Italica for feminine singular subjects and Italicum for neuter singular subjects. For masculine plural subjects, use Italici.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
Italicus is the masculine singular nominative form used for masculine nouns or subjects. Italica is the feminine singular nominative used for feminine nouns or subjects, and Italicum is the neuter singular nominative used for neuter nouns or subjects. Use Italici as the masculine plural nominative for masculine plural nouns or subjects.
Did you know?
- The root of Italicus is linked to the Oscan word víteliú, which refers to a 'calf' or 'young bull'. This suggests the region was originally named for its cattle.
- In ancient Rome, calling someone Italicus could be a way of distinguishing a peninsula inhabitant from a 'Roman' citizen, as the Roman Republic expanded far beyond the borders of Italy.
- The term Italicum is often used in linguistics to describe the 'Italic languages' branch, which includes not only Latin but also extinct languages like Oscan and Umbrian.
Examples in context
- Cibus Italicus ei placet.He likes Italian food.This sentence shows how to use Italicus to describe food.Tatoeba #1786764 by alexmarcelo, translation #287970 by CK
- Marius civis Italicus est.Mario is an Italian citizen.This sentence shows how to use Italicus to describe a citizen.Tatoeba #1346185 by alexmarcelo, translation #875774 by CN
- Cibus Italicus mihi placet.I like Italian food.Tatoeba #8504078 by alexmarcelo, translation #7733749 by CK
- Vir ItalicusItalian man
- Lingua ItalicaItalian language
- Amicus ItalusItalian friend
- 4 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Claudia and Quintus are discussing their studies.
- ClaudiaStudesne linguae Italicae?Are you studying the Italian language?
- QuintusIta, lingua Italica pulchra est.Yes, the Italian language is beautiful.
- ClaudiaVisne sermonem Italicum discere?Do you want to learn Italian speech?
- QuintusIta, sermo Italicus mihi placet.Yes, I like Italian speech.
Sources
- Pronunciation from the Wiktionary entry italicus.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries italicus, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
