fūnis
masculine
The English word rope is translated into Latin as fūnis, rudēns or restis.
Meaning: thick, strong string (noun)
Ways to say it
| Latin | Note |
|---|---|
| fūnis | masculine |
| rudēns | masculine |
| restis | feminine |
The terms refer to a thick, strong string.
Did you know?
- The word restis shares a distant linguistic ancestor with the Sanskrit word rajju, connecting Latin directly to ancient Indian languages.
- In classical Latin poetry, the word restis is often chosen specifically to evoke the grim imagery of binding or confining captives.
- If you see the word rudēns used for a rope, it implies the cord is unrefined or has a rough, coarse texture.
Examples in context
- Vexillum in fune fixum est.The flag is fixed on the rope.
- In manibus adhuc corda teneo.I still hold the ropes in my hands.
- Fūnis est in hortō.A rope is in the garden.
- Hic fūnis valdē gravis est.This rope is very heavy.
Example conversation
Quintus and Claudia are securing a tent.
- QuintusClaudia, ubi est fūnis?Claudia, where is the rope?
- ClaudiaFūnis in horto est.The rope is in the garden.
- QuintusHic fūnis est brevior.This rope is shorter.
- ClaudiaUtere alterō fūnī.Use the other rope.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “rope” translations and entries restis, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries restis, CC BY-SA 4.0.
