domina
[ˈdɔ.mɪ.na]
In Latin, the English title 'Mrs' is translated as domina.
domina is a title used to address a woman, functioning similarly to 'madam' in formal or professional contexts.
Meaning: title before a woman's name (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, domina means 'mistress' or 'lady of the house'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of domina is dominae (ladies or mistresses). If you use the title as the direct object of a verb, you must use the accusative form dominam.
Did you know?
- Ancient Romans used domina to address the female head of a household, but the title did not strictly imply the woman was married, unlike the English 'Mrs'.
- The word domina is the root of the English word 'dominate'. It comes from the Latin idea of being the master or mistress of a household.
Examples in context
- Domina Hughes, Peter Brown est.Mrs. Hughes, this is Peter Brown.This example shows how to use domina when introducing someone.Tatoeba #1074082 by alexmarcelo, translation #34635 by CN
- Te noscere gaudeo, domina Jones.Nice to meet you, Mrs Jones.This example shows how to use domina when expressing pleasure at meeting someone.Tatoeba #1072740 by alexmarcelo, translation #755288 by sctld
- Ut vales, domina Allen? Te noscere gaudeo.How do you do, Mrs. Allen? I'm pleased to meet you.This example shows how to use domina when asking someone how they are doing.Tatoeba #1072741 by alexmarcelo, translation #35447 by AlanF_US
- Salve, domina Smith.Hello, Mrs. Smith.
Example conversation
Gaius greets Claudia in the street.
- GaiusSalve, domina Claudia!Hello, Mrs. Claudia!
- ClaudiaSalve, Gai. Quomodo vales?Hello, Gaius. How are you?
- GaiusBene valeo, domina.I am doing well, madam.
- ClaudiaOptime! Vale, Gai.Great! Goodbye, Gaius.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry domina, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
