aliī
masculine, plural
In Latin, 'others' is expressed by the word aliī.
The term is used to refer to other people.
Meaning: other people (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word changes its form depending on how it functions in a sentence. The form aliī is the masculine plural nominative, used when 'others' is the subject. Use aliōrum (masculine plural genitive) to show possession by 'others'. Use aliīs (masculine plural dative) when 'others' is the indirect object, such as when giving something to or for others. Finally, use aliōs (masculine plural accusative) when 'others' is the direct object of a verb.
Did you know?
- The English word 'alien' comes from the same root as aliī. It originally meant 'belonging to others' or 'foreign', rather than specifically referring to creatures from another planet.
- The Latin root of aliī is the foundation for the English word 'alias'. This reflects the original meaning of creating 'another' identity.
- The word aliī is an ancestor of the French word ailleurs, which means 'elsewhere'. This shows how the Latin word for 'other people' evolved into a word for 'other places'.
Examples in context
- Aliī mortuī, aliī vulnerātī sunt.Some died, others were wounded.This sentence is useful for showing how to contrast two different groups of people using the form aliī.Tatoeba #5107678 by alexmarcelo, translation #5109128 by CarpeLanam
- Quidam amant cantare, alii cantandi non sunt.Some love to sing, others are not fit for singing.
- Pars student, ceteri dormiunt.Some study, others sleep.
- Quidam ludi amant, reliqui non curant.Some love games, others don't care.
- Aliī ad festum veniunt.Others are coming to the feast.
Example conversation
Quintus and Aurelia are discussing guests at a small gathering.
- QuintusUbi sunt convītae?Where are the guests?
- AureliaAliī iam advenērunt.Others have already arrived.
- QuintusQuid de aliīs dicis, Aurelia?What are you saying about the others, Aurelia?
- AureliaAliī apud portam stant.Others are standing at the gate.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “others” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
