aratrum
[aˈraː.trũː]
The Latin word for plow is aratrum.
The word refers to a farm tool used to turn over soil before planting seeds.
Did you know?
- The word aratrum is distantly related to the Sanskrit word for an 'oar', suggesting a common ancient connection between tools used to move through soil and those used to move through water.
- In Roman culture, the first furrow ploughed into a new field was often a sacred act used to mark the boundaries of a city or colony.
- The suffix -trum in aratrum is a specialized Latin ending used specifically to denote the instrument used to perform an action.
Examples in context
- Aratrum novum emere debeo.I must buy a new plow.
- Aratrum in agro est.The plow is in the field.
- Aratrum magnum agricola trahit.The farmer pulls a large plow.
Example conversation
Marcus and Aurelia are discussing farm equipment.
- MarcusUbi est aratrum meum?Where is my plow?
- AureliaAratrum iuxta hovum est.The plow is next to the stable.
- MarcusGratias, Aurelia.Thank you, Aurelia.
- AureliaLibenter, Marce.You are welcome, Marcus.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry aratrum, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries aratrum, CC BY-SA 4.0.
