consors
[ˈkõː.sɔrs]
The English word "shared" can be translated into Latin using consors or partiarius.
Meaning: used by multiple agents (adj)
Ways to say it
| Latin | IPA |
|---|---|
| consors | [ˈkõː.sɔrs] (Classical Latin, narrow) [ˈkɔn.sors] (narrow) |
| partiarius | [par.tiˈaː.ri.ʊs] (Classical Latin, narrow) [par.t͡siˈaː.ri.us] (narrow) |
The term is used to describe something that is used by multiple agents. communis is a formal translation for 'shared' in Latin and commune was occasionally used to mean 'shared' in Vulgar Latin.
What does it mean word for word?
The word consors is a compound of com- (with/together) and sors (lot/fate), literally meaning "one who shares the same lot".
Which one should you use?
Use consors when emphasizing a shared destiny, relationship or status between people. The provided forms include consors and partiarius.
Did you know?
- While consors implies a shared destiny, the root sors refers to the physical act of drawing lots to determine one's future.
- In Roman political life, communis could describe a shared hatred or a shared enemy, not just a positive shared resource.
- In early Christian Latin, consors was often used to describe the shared nature of the Passion of Christ among the faithful.
Examples in context
- res communisShared property
- coniuncta operaShared efforts
- loquuntur inter seThey speak with each other
- res communesShared things
- causae communesShared causes
- ridere inter seTo laugh with one another
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a project they are working on together.
- LuciusVisne hunc consors operam incipere?Do you want to start this shared work?
- AureliaIta, Luci, modo volo.Yes, Lucius, I just want to.
- LuciusUbi ponemus consors libros?Where shall we put the shared books?
- AureliaIn mensa, Aurelia dicit.On the table, Aurelia says.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “shared” translations and entries consors, partiarius, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
