How to Say "Mr" in Latin - How To Say Guide

dominus

[ˈdɔ.mɪ.nʊs]

The English phrase "mr" is translated into Latin as dominus.

dominus is a title of respect used before the surname or full name of a man.

How does it change in a sentence?

To say "of Mr. [Name]", use the genitive form domini. To say "to/for Mr. [Name]", use the dative form domino.

In the Roman Empire, calling someone dominus was often a sign of submission rather than just a polite social greeting.
The word dominus is a direct relative of the English word 'domestic' and the word 'domain'.
The title dominus is not just a social honorific, but its roots suggest it originally meant 'the master of the house'.

Dominus Wang Sinensis est.
Mr. Wang is Chinese.
This sentence is useful for learning how to identify a person's nationality using dominus.
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Dominus Fuscus medicus est.
Mr Brown is a doctor.
This sentence is useful for identifying a person's profession using dominus.
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Dominus Smith coffeam bibit.
Mr Smith is drinking coffee.
This sentence is useful for describing an action being performed by dominus.
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