iūs
neuter
The English word soup is translated into Latin as iūs. Wiktionary also lists iūsculum.
Meaning: dish (noun)
Ways to say it
| Latin | Note |
|---|---|
| iūs | neuter |
| iūsculum | neuter |
Which one should you use?
The neuter form iūs is the most common term for a liquid dish, but it also carries the broader meaning of 'sauce' or 'broth'. The diminutive iūsculum is also used.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of the neuter iūs is iūra.
Did you know?
- The word iūs was not only used for soup but also denoted 'law' or 'right' in Roman legal contexts. The two meanings are completely different but share the same spelling.
- Romans often flavored their iūs with garum, a pungent fermented fish sauce. This gave Roman soups a salty, umami taste that differs from modern vegetable or cream soups.
- The Latin word iūs is a distant ancestor of the English word 'juice'. Both terms originally referred to the liquid essence or extract of something.
Examples in context
- Iūs calidum est.The soup is hot.
- Hoc iūs gustāvī.I tasted this soup.
- Iūs in mensā est.The soup is on the table.
Example conversation
Marcus and Claudia are eating lunch together.
- MarcusQuid est hoc iūs?What is this soup?
- ClaudiaHoc iūs est ex leguminibus.This soup is made from vegetables.
- MarcusSapit valde bene.It tastes very good.
- ClaudiaLaeta sum quod placet.I am glad that you like it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “soup” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
