cor meum
The English phrase "my heart" is translated into Latin as cor meum.
cor meum refers to either the physical organ that pumps blood through the body or the center of a person's emotions.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the noun cor (heart) and the possessive adjective meum (my).
How does it change in a sentence?
In the accusative case, which is used when "my heart" is the direct object of a verb, the form remains cor meum. To say "of my heart" (genitive case), the forms change to cordis mei.
Did you know?
- The word cor shares an ancient root with the Sanskrit word 'hṛdaya', linking Latin directly to the classical languages of India.
- The word cordis, the genitive form of cor, is the root for many English words like 'cordial' and 'concord'.
- In Latin medical and philosophical texts, cor was often considered the seat of intelligence or will, not just the seat of emotion.
Examples in context
- Cor meum deletum est.My heart has been destroyed.This example shows the use of cor meum to describe the destruction of the heart.Tatoeba #5045809 by alexmarcelo, translation #4597876 by Ricardo14
- Cor meum cantat nunc.My heart is singing now.This example demonstrates the use of cor meum in an emotional context regarding singing.Tatoeba #8578105 by soweli_Elepanto, translation #8365417 by Teashrock
- Vox eius cor meum liquefacit.Her voice melts my heart.This example illustrates how a voice can affect cor meum.Tatoeba #13674972 by carlosalberto, translation #13674921 by carlosalberto
- Cor meum est tibi.My heart belongs to you.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Quintus and Julia are talking about their feelings in a garden.
- QuintusCor meum te desiderat.My heart misses you.
- JuliaEgo quoque te amo, Quinte.I love you too, Quintus.
- QuintusTu es lux cordis meī.You are the light of my heart.
- JuliaTua verba me delectant.Your words delight me.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cor, meum, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
