nox
[ˈnɔks]feminine
The Latin word for "night" is nox.
nox refers to the period between sunset and sunrise.
Meaning: period between sunset and sunrise (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
nox is a feminine noun. The singular forms include the genitive noctis (of the night), the dative nocti (to the night) and the accusative noctem (used as a direct object). The plural forms are noctes for the nominative and accusative cases, and noctibus for the dative and ablative cases. The adjective derived from this noun is nocturnus, meaning "of the night" or "nocturnal".
Did you know?
- In Roman mythology, Nox was not just a word but a primordial goddess who personified the night.
- In Latin literature, nox is frequently used as a metaphor for death or the underworld.
- The Ancient Greek word for night, νύξ, is a direct cognate of the Latin nox, proving a shared linguistic heritage across the Mediterranean.
Examples in context
- Nox pars obscūra diēī est.Night is the dim part of the day.This sentence uses nox to describe night as a dim part of the day.
- Nox est finis diei.The night is the end of the day.This sentence uses nox to state that night is the end of the day.Tatoeba #11164102 by carlosalberto, translation #11164098 by carlosalberto
- Sit tibi fausta nox.Have a good night.This sentence uses nox in a wish for someone to have a good night.Tatoeba #7039275 by alexmarcelo, translation #434826 by lukaszpp
- Caesar dormivit tota nocte.Caesar slept through the entire night.
- Iam advesperascit.It's already getting dark.
- Amici mei ad forum vesperi convenire solent.My friends usually gather at the forum in the evening.
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Example conversation
Lucia and Marcus are walking home under the moonlight.
- LuciaNox est serena.The night is serene.
- MarcusIta, nox pulchra est.Yes, the night is beautiful.
- LuciaTibi nox bona sit.May the night be good to you.
- MarcusGratias tibi ago.Thank you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “night” translations and entries nox, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries nox, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0, Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
