meus
[ˈme.ʊs]
The Latin word for 'mine' is meus.
To say 'it is mine' in Latin, you typically use the possessive adjective followed by the verb est (to be).
Meaning: that which belongs to me (pron)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The possessive adjective must agree in gender with the noun it modifies: meus for masculine, mea for feminine and meum for neuter.
Did you know?
- In Latin, meus is often used as a term of endearment. Calling someone mea vita literally means 'my life' and is equivalent to calling them 'my darling'.
- The Latin meus is a distant cousin to the English word 'my' and the German word 'mein'. They all stem from the same ancient Proto-Indo-European root.
- Romans sometimes used meus to denote a social relationship rather than legal ownership. Referring to someone as meus amicus could imply a loyal political ally rather than just a personal friend.
Examples in context
- Is liber meus est.This book is mine.This sentence shows how to use meus to state ownership of a book.Tatoeba #1003967 by alexmarcelo, translation #516622 by kebukebu
- Liber meus non est.This book isn't mine.This sentence shows how to use meus to negate ownership of a book.Tatoeba #1069426 by alexmarcelo, translation #726366 by CK
- Hic petasus meus est.This hat is mine.This sentence shows how to use meus to state ownership of a hat.Tatoeba #1003962 by alexmarcelo, translation #57121 by CK
- Libellus meusMy book
- Domus meaMy house
- Amici meiMy friends
- Rosae meaeMy roses
- Opera meaMy works
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Example conversation
Lucius and Julia are looking for their bags.
- LuciusUbi est saccus meus?Where is my bag?
- JuliaHic saccus meus est.This bag is mine.
- LuciusEstne ille saccus meus?Is that my bag?
- JuliaMinime, ille non est tuus.No, that is not yours.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “mine” translations and entries meus, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries meus, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
