regina mea
The English phrase "my queen" is translated into Latin as regina mea.
This phrase is used to address or refer to a female monarch who rules over a territory.
What does it mean word for word?
In this construction, the possessive adjective mea typically follows the noun regina.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the phrase changes depending on its grammatical role in a sentence. To indicate possession or to say "of my queen", use reginae meae. When the queen is the direct object of a verb, use reginam meam.
Did you know?
- The Latin root reg- in regina is also found in the English word 'rectify', which originally meant to make something straight or right.
- In early Roman history, the concept of a regina was often viewed with suspicion because the Romans developed a deep cultural hatred for any form of monarchy.
- While regina mea refers to a monarch, the Latin word for a bee queen is also regina, treating the insect colony as a kingdom.
Examples in context
- Regina mea, pulcherrima et sapientissima es!My queen, you are the most beautiful and wisest!
- Regina Mea, Imperatrix LunaeMy queen, Empress of the Moon.
- Salvē, regina mea.Hello, my queen.
- Regina mea, iter incipere debet.My queen, the journey must begin.
- Audī, regina mea, verba mea.Listen, my queen, to my words.
Example conversation
Lucius is greeting the queen in the throne room.
- LuciaAve, regina mea.Hail, my queen.
- LuciusSalve, Luci.Hello, Lucius.
- LuciaQuid vult regina mea?What does my queen desire?
- LuciusVolo tecum loqui.I want to speak with you.
