laudate Dominum
The English phrase "praise the lord" is translated into Latin as laudate Dominum.
This phrase is used to thank God.
Meaning: phrase used to thank God (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
laudate is the plural imperative form of laudare (to praise), and Dominum is the accusative form of Dominus (Lord).
Which one should you use?
laudate Dominum is a command directed at a group of people. If you are commanding only one person to praise the Lord, use lauda Dominum instead.
How does it change in a sentence?
If you want to say "let him/her praise the Lord" instead of a command to a group, use the singular laudet Dominum instead of the plural laudate.
Did you know?
- In classical Latin, the word Dominus specifically meant a master of a household or a slave, rather than a religious deity.
- The Latin root of laudate is the direct ancestor of the English word 'laud', as in 'laudable' or 'laudatory'.
- The phrase is a translation of the Hebrew 'Hallelujah', which appears frequently in the Psalms and is used in Latin Bibles to maintain the celebratory tone.
Examples in context
- Laudetur DominusLet the Lord be praised.
- Laudate Dominum, omnes gentes.Praise the lord, all nations.
- Laudate Dominum in sanctis suis.Praise the lord in his holy places.
- Laudate Dominum, quia bonus est.Praise the lord, because he is good.
Example conversation
Gaius and Aurelia are discussing a miracle.
- GaiusMiraculum est!It is a miracle!
- AureliaIta vero, laudate Dominum.Indeed, praise the Lord.
- GaiusGratia Dei sumus salvi.By the grace of God we are saved.
- AureliaAmen.Amen.
