stellae
The English word "stars" is translated into Latin as stellae.
stellae refers to the small, bright points of light seen in the night sky.
How does it change in a sentence?
stellae is the nominative plural form of the noun, which is used when the stars are the subject of a sentence. The singular form of the noun is stella.
Did you know?
- In certain medieval Latin texts, the phrase stellae errantes was used to describe 'wandering stars', which is how they referred to the planets.
- In Roman culture, stars were often linked to the goddess Astraea, whose name means 'star-maiden'. She was the last deity to leave Earth as it descended into an age of wickedness.
- The Latin phrase per aspera ad astra means 'through hardships to the stars'. It is used today as a motto for various space agencies and military units.
Examples in context
- Erantne stellae in caelo?Were there any stars in the sky?Tatoeba #1512171 by alexmarcelo, translation #18306 by CK
- Multae stellae in caelo micant.Many stars shine in the sky.Tatoeba #3028853 by alexmarcelo, translation #453509 by FeuDRenais
- Stellae in caelo apparescebant.Stars began to appear in the sky.Tatoeba #8828494 by RudeGuyGames, translation #271521 by CK
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Example conversation
Marcus and Lucia are looking at the night sky.
- MarcusVide, Lucia! Stellae lucent.Look, Lucia! The stars are shining.
- LuciaIta, Marce. Pulchrae sunt stellae.Yes, Marcus. The stars are beautiful.
- MarcusQuot stellae sunt in caelo?How many stars are in the sky?
- LuciaMultae stellae sunt.There are many stars.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
