nomina
The English phrase 'names' translates to Latin as nomina.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form nomina is used for both the nominative and accusative plural, meaning it can serve as the subject or the direct object of a sentence. The singular form of nomina is nomen. To express 'of names', use the genitive plural nominum. For the dative or ablative plural, use nominibus. If you wish to say 'by the name' or 'with the name', use the ablative singular nomine.
Did you know?
- Ancient Romans used the phrase nomen est omen, which means 'the name is a sign'. They believed that a person's name could predict their destiny or reveal their character.
- In the Roman naming system, a full name often included a praenomen for the individual, a nomen for the clan and a cognomen for the family branch.
Examples in context
- Omnium eorum nomina teneo.I know all their names.This sentence shows how to use nomina to express knowing names.Tatoeba #7038266 by alexmarcelo, translation #2375860 by CK
- Haec nomina non acceperunt.These received no names.This sentence uses nomina to indicate something that did not receive names.Tatoeba #5056906 by alexmarcelo, translation #3735800 by CM
- Omnium clientium nomina tenet.He knows the names of all his customers.This sentence uses nomina to describe knowing the names of customers.Tatoeba #7038267 by alexmarcelo, translation #4238196 by amrbekhit
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Example conversation
Gaius and Claudia are organizing a guest list for a dinner.
- GaiusClaudia, habesne nomina hospitum?Claudia, do you have the names of the guests?
- ClaudiaIta, nomina in hac charta sunt.Yes, the names are on this paper.
- GaiusQuid sunt haec nomina?What are these names?
- ClaudiaSunt nomina amicorum meorum.They are the names of my friends.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
