diēs Sōlis
Sunday in Latin is diēs Sōlis. If unsure, use diēs Sōlis. Wiktionary also lists diēs Dominicus.
Meaning: day of the week (noun)
Ways to say it
| Latin |
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| diēs Sōlis |
| diēs Dominicus |
diēs Sōlis is the classical name for Sunday. To say on Sunday, Latin can use dominica.
What does it mean word for word?
diēs Sōlis literally means day of the Sun, and diēs Dominicus means the Lord's day.
Which one should you use?
diēs Sōlis is the old name based on the Sun. diēs Dominicus, or simply Dominica, is the Christian name used in a church setting.
Related words
Did you know?
- The word dominicus shares a common root with the English word 'domestic', as both stem from the idea of 'belonging to a house' or 'master'.
- If you were to use the classical diēs Sōlis in a Christian-era Roman setting, you might be seen as referencing the pagan sun god, Sol, rather than the Christian deity.
- The word diēs is used for every day of the week in Latin, unlike in English where each day has a unique name.
Examples in context
- Deo gratias, est Dies Solis!Thank God, it is Sunday!
- diēs Sōlis est dies festus.Sunday is a holiday.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “Sunday” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Dominicus, dominicus, CC BY-SA 4.0.
