Deus meus
[ˈde.ʊs ˈme.ʊs]word by word
The English phrase "my God" is translated into Latin as Deus meus.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the noun Deus (god) and the possessive adjective meus (my).
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the phrase changes depending on its role in a sentence. Use Dei mei in the genitive case to indicate "of my God". Use Deo meo in the dative case to mean "to/for my God". Use Deum meum in the accusative case when the phrase is the direct object of a verb.
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Examples in context
- Deus meus est maximus!My god is the greatest!This sentence is useful for expressing that one's god is the greatest while using Deus meus.Tatoeba #1571849 by alexmarcelo, translation #477186 by FeuDRenais
- Iste Deus meus, et glorificabo eum, Deus patris mei, et exaltabo eum!He is my God, and I will glorify him: the God of my father, and I will exalt him.This sentence uses Deus meus to describe a relationship with a god that will be glorified.Tatoeba #8051549 by carlosalberto, translation #8051555 by carlosalberto
- Quocumque perrexeris, pergam, ubi morata fueris, et ego pariter morabor: populus tuus populus meus et Deus tuus Deus meus. Quae te morientem terra susceperit, in ea moriar ibique locum accipiam sepulturae.Wherever you go, I will go, and wherever you stay, I will stay. Your people will be my people, and your God my God. Wherever you die, I will die, and there I will be buried.This sentence uses Deus meus to express a commitment to a person's people and god.Tatoeba #9102379 by shekitten, translation #8805370 by shekitten
- Gratias tibi, Deus meusThank you, my God.
- Requiesce in pace, Deus meus aeternusRest in peace, my eternal God.
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Example conversation
Aurelia and Quintus react to a sudden shock.
- AureliaDeus meus! Quid accidit?My god! What happened?
- QuintusEquus effugit, Aurelia!The horse escaped, Aurelia!
- AureliaDeus meus, ubi est nunc?My god, where is it now?
- QuintusIn agro prope viam est.It is in the field near the road.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (Deus, meus) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Deus, deus, meus, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
