dominus
[ˈdɔ.mɪ.nʊs]
The English phrase 'master' in Latin is dominus.
Meaning: to learn to a high degree (verb)
Which one should you use?
The most common formal term for 'master' in Latin is dominus. Another formal term for 'master' in Latin is magister. In an informal context, magisterculus can be used as a diminutive form of 'master' in Latin.
Did you know?
- The diminutive magisterculus was often used sarcastically to describe a 'little master' or a pretentious teacher. It mocks the person's claim to authority.
- While magister means 'master', it is the root of the English word 'magistrate', linking the idea of a teacher or expert to the power of a legal judge.
- The English word 'dominate' derives from dominus. It evolved from the Latin idea of being the master of a household to the general sense of controlling others.
Examples in context
- Quis est dominus tuus?Who's your master?This sentence is useful for asking who someone's dominus is.Tatoeba #10133306 by shekitten, translation #10128942 by shekitten
- Mihi ad pedes proicite, quia vester sum dominus!Bow before me, for I am your master!This sentence is useful for a command asserting that one is the dominus.Tatoeba #11537812 by soridsolid, translation #4415158 by Ooneykcall
- Dominus servum laudavit.The master praised the slave.This sentence is useful for describing an action where a dominus praised a slave.Tatoeba #1004362 by alexmarcelo, translation #1495323 by Thryth
- Dominus MarcusMaster Marcus
- Dominus Claudius, rex magnusMaster Claudius, great king
- Magister ArtiumMaster of Arts
- Magister MusicaeMaster of Music
- Veni huc, magisterculus!Come here, little master!
- Gratias, praeceptor!Thanks, master!
- Hodie multum cognovi a meo praecoptoreToday, I learned a lot from my master
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Example conversation
Julia and Gaius are discussing their studies of rhetoric.
- JuliaVisne artem rhetoricam dominus?Do you want to master the art of rhetoric?
- GaiusIta, sed studia difficilia sunt.Yes, but the studies are difficult.
- JuliaCum diligentia omnia dominus potes.With diligence, you can master everything.
- GaiusGratias tibi, Julia.Thank you, Julia.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry dominus, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
