germani
The English word siblings is translated into Latin as germani.
germani refers to people who share the same parents.
Did you know?
- The word germani can be found in the names of ancient Germanic tribes, such as the 'Germani' of the Roman frontier, creating a confusing overlap between a kinship term and an ethnic identity.
- The distinction implied by germani was so strict that a person could be a 'brother' frater without being a germanus.
- The word germani shares a semantic field with the concept of 'growth', as the root implies things that have been brought forth or spawned.
Examples in context
- Germani mei sunt pauci.My siblings are few.
- Germani mei in urbe habitant.My siblings live in the city.
Example conversation
Lucius and Lucia are talking about their families.
- LuciusLucia, habesne germanos?Lucia, do you have siblings?
- LuciaIta, duos germanos habeo.Yes, I have two siblings.
- LuciusUbi sunt germani tui?Where are your siblings?
- LuciaIlli domi sunt.They are at home.
