septem
[ˈsɛp.tẽː]
The Latin word for seven is septem.
septem is the cardinal number for 7.
Meaning: cardinal number 7 (num)
Which one should you use?
While septem represents the cardinal number seven, the ordinal number septimus is used to say "seventh" and the number septuaginta is used to say "seventy".
How does it change in a sentence?
The number septem is indeclinable, which means it does not change its form to match gender, number or case within a sentence.
Did you know?
- The Latin septem is the root of the English word 'September'. It was the seventh month of the original Roman calendar, which began in March.
- The Sanskrit word 'sapta' sounds remarkably similar to septem, revealing a linguistic bridge spanning from India to Rome.
- In many ancient contexts, the number septem was considered mystical or sacred, often associated with the seven planets known to the ancients.
Examples in context
- Hebdomas septem dies habet.A week has seven days.This sentence shows how to use septem to describe the number of days in a week.Tatoeba #1261971 by alexmarcelo, translation #653114 by Eldad
- Septem vehicula deleta sunt.Seven vehicles were destroyed.This sentence uses septem to count destroyed vehicles.Tatoeba #5045790 by alexmarcelo, translation #4497229 by CN
- Quantum est quinquies septem?How much is five times seven?This sentence uses septem in a mathematical context to calculate five times seven.Tatoeba #12154677 by carlosalberto, translation #12154613 by carlosalberto
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Example conversation
Julia and Gaius are counting coins on a table.
- JuliaQuot nummos habes, Gai?How many coins do you have, Gaius?
- GaiusHabeo septem nummos.I have seven coins.
- JuliaEgo octo nummos habeo.I have eight coins.
- GaiusTu plura habes quam ego.You have more than I do.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “seven” translations and entries septem, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries septem, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
