vēr
neuter
The Latin word for spring is vēr.
vēr refers to the season between winter and summer in temperate climates.
Meaning: season between winter and summer in temperate climates (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun vēr is a neuter noun. To express 'of spring', use the genitive singular form vēris. To express 'in spring' or 'during spring', use the ablative singular form vēre.
Did you know?
- Roman writers frequently used vēr as a metaphor for a person's 'youth' or the 'prime of life' to contrast it with the 'winter' of old age.
- The goddess Flora was believed to be the protector of the very blossoms that appear during the season of vēr.
- In Latin poetry, the arrival of vēr is frequently personified as a goddess or a beautiful maiden entering the stage.
Examples in context
- hodiē est prīmus diēs vēris.Today is the first day of spring.This sentence shows how to use the form vēr to describe the first day of the season.Tatoeba #5199349 by Wezel, translation #3123946 by Hybrid
- Vēre aquilae hūc conveniunt.Eagles congregate here in the spring.This sentence shows how to use the form vēr to describe when eagles congregate.Tatoeba #10802011 by alexmarcelo, translation #2686385 by Joseph
- Tempus veris est sanctum et benedictum.The time of spring is holy and blessed.
Example conversation
Lucius and Lucia are discussing the weather.
- LuciusAmāsne vēr, Lūcia?Do you love spring, Lucia?
- LuciaIta, vēr optimum est.Yes, spring is the best.
- LuciusSōl iam calidus est.The sun is already warm.
- LuciaEgo quoque vēr amō.I love spring too.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “spring” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
