mīrāculum
neuter
The Latin word for "miracle" is mīrāculum.
mīrāculum refers to a wonderful event attributed to supernatural powers. In Ecclesiastical Latin, this term is retained as the standard way to express the concept of a "miracle".
Meaning: wonderful event attributed to supernatural powers (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is derived from the verb mīror, which means "to wonder at" or "to marvel at". Literally, it translates to a "wonder", "marvel" or "miracle".
How does it change in a sentence?
mīrāculum is a second-declension neuter noun. The genitive singular form, used to mean "of a miracle", is mīrāculī. The neuter plural genitive form, used to mean "of miracles", is mīrāculōrum.
Did you know?
- In classical texts, a 'marvel' like mīrāculum could actually be a bad omen or a terrifying sign, not always something positive or pleasant.
- The English words 'miracle', 'admire' and 'mirror' all come from the Latin verb mīror.
Examples in context
- Miraculum quod vidimus hodie est magnificum!The miracle we witnessed today is magnificent!
- Spero in miraculum sanitatisI hope for a miracle of health.
- Vix credam, sed facta sunt admirabiles res!I can hardly believe it, but incredible things have happened!
- Mīrāculum magnum vidēmus.We see a great miracle.
- Mīrāculum in caelīs est.The miracle is in the heavens.
Example conversation
Quintus and Claudia are discussing a strange event.
- QuintusHoc est verum mīrāculum!This is a true miracle!
- ClaudiaCredisne hoc mīrāculum?Do you believe this miracle, Quintus?
- QuintusIta, mīrāculum est magnum.Yes, the miracle is great.
- ClaudiaPropter mīrāculum laeta sum.I am happy because of the miracle.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “miracle” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
