Pater Noster
[ˈpa.tɛr ˈnɔs.tɛr]word by word
The phrase for the our father prayer in Latin is Pater Noster.
In a Latin context, Pater Noster is the standard way to refer to the specific prayer known in English as the Lord's Prayer or the Our Father.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of Pater (Father) and Noster (our).
Did you know?
- In some ancient Latin manuscripts, the Pater Noster was used as a secret password among early Christians to identify one another.
- The phrase Pater Noster is the title of a specific type of cross, known as a 'Pater Noster cross', which was traditionally used as a counting tool for prayers in the Middle Ages.
- The word pater is a direct linguistic relative of the name 'Jupiter', which comes from the Old Latin 'Diēspiter', meaning 'Father of the Sky'.
Examples in context
- Pater Noster est oratio sancta.The Pater Noster is a holy prayer.
- Pater Noster est cor christianorum.The Pater Noster is the heart of Christians.
Example conversation
Gaius and Claudia are preparing for a church service.
- GaiusClaudia, oramusne nunc?Claudia, are we praying now?
- ClaudiaIta, dicamus Pater Noster.Yes, let us say the Our Father.
- GaiusAmo hanc orationem.I love this prayer.
- ClaudiaEgo quoque eam amo.I love it too.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (pater, noster) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries noster, pater, CC BY-SA 4.0.
