pediludium
neuter
In Latin, soccer is translated as pediludium.
Meaning: game (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word pediludium is a compound formed from pes, meaning foot and ludus, meaning game or play.
How does it change in a sentence?
pediludium is a neuter noun. Its plural form is pediludia, and its genitive singular form, meaning 'of soccer', is pediludii.
Did you know?
- The word pediludium is a Neo-Latin construction, meaning it was coined in later centuries to describe modern sports rather than being used in the streets of ancient Rome.
- The Latin root ludus is the same root found in the English word 'ludicrous', meaning something so absurd it seems like a joke or a game.
- In Latin, ludus can refer to a game or a school, which stems from the idea that learning began with 'play' and imitation.
Examples in context
- Pediludium ei non placet.She doesn't like soccer.This sentence shows how to express a dislike for pediludium in the third person.Tatoeba #1138441 by alexmarcelo, translation #310875 by CK
- Pediludium mihi non placet.I don't like soccer.This sentence shows how to express a dislike for pediludium in the first person.Tatoeba #7080197 by alexmarcelo, translation #6274064 by CK
- Pediludium magis mihi placet.I like soccer best.This sentence demonstrates expressing a preference for pediludium.Tatoeba #5034862 by alexmarcelo, translation #54125 by CK
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Example conversation
Lucia and Gaius are discussing their favorite sports.
- LuciaVisne pediludium ludere?Do you want to play soccer?
- GaiusIta, pediludium valde amo.Yes, I love soccer very much.
- LuciaUbi est pediludium nunc?Where is the soccer game now?
- GaiusIn campo est, Lucia.It is in the field, Lucia.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “soccer” translations and entries pediludium, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
