regnum
The English word realm is translated into Latin as regnum.
Regnum is a common and general term used to describe a realm, typically implying sovereign authority or a kingdom. It can also be used to describe the domain of an abstraction.
Meaning: domain of an abstraction (noun)
Which one should you use?
While regnum refers to a kingdom or a sovereign realm, the term imperium is used to denote authority, control and dominion, often specifically in the context of the Roman Empire.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun regnum changes its form depending on its role in a sentence. The plural form is regna (realms). For a single realm, the genitive singular is regni (of the realm), the dative singular is regno (to/for the realm) and the accusative singular is regnum (the realm as an object).
Did you know?
- In biological taxonomy, a 'kingdom' is called a regnum in Latin, which is why the highest rank of classification is termed the kingdom.
- The word regnum appears in the title of the famous 'Regnum Mundi' or 'Kingdom of the World', a phrase used in various mystical and occult texts.
- The Latin word regnum is the direct ancestor of the English word 'reign' and the French word 'règne'.
Examples in context
- Cum mundus videatur infinite magnus et regnum atomicum infinite parvum, cellula infinite complexa videtur.Where the cosmos feels infinitely large and the atomic realm infinitely small, the cell feels infinitely complex.This sentence compares the scale of the cosmos to the atomic regnum.Tatoeba #10641653 by carlosalberto, translation #10641621 by carlosalberto
- "Infandum, regina, jubes renovare dolorem, / Trojanas ut opes et lamentabile regnum / eruerint Danai / quæque ipse miserrima vidi, / et quorum pars magna fui."O queen, a tale too true, / too sad for words, thou biddest me repeat, / how Ilion perished, and the Danaan crew / her power and all her wailful realm o'erthrew: / the woes I saw, thrice piteous to behold, / and largely shared.This sentence describes a wailful regnum being overthrown.Tatoeba #6636239 by carlosalberto, translation #6804459 by carlosalberto
- Antiquum rēgnumAncient realm
- Imperium RōmānumRoman realm
- Nōbīs dedit dominiumHe gave us the realm
- In dōminiō suō esseTo be in one's own realm
- In ūniversā meā regiōneIn my whole realm
- In hoc regnum memoriae vivimus.In this realm of memory we live.
Example conversation
Lucia and Gaius are discussing philosophy.
- LuciaQuid cogitas de regno mentis?What do you think about the realm of the mind?
- GaiusPutò ipsum esse infinitum.I think it is infinite itself.
- LuciaIterum regnum hoc explorare volo.I want to explore this realm again.
- GaiusTunc pergamus ad studia.Then let us proceed to our studies.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries regnum, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
