mensa
[ˈmẽː.sa]feminine
The English word 'table' is translated into Latin as mensa.
mensa refers to an item of furniture, specifically a table.
Meaning: item of furniture (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
mensa is a feminine noun. When you want to say 'of the table', use the genitive singular form mensae. When the table is the direct object of a verb, use the accusative singular form mensam.
Did you know?
- The word mensa is used in the name of 'Mensa', the high-IQ society. In this context, it translates to 'the table', symbolizing a place where intellectuals gather.
- Roman dining customs involved the triclinium, a room with three couches arranged around a central mensa. Guests reclined while eating rather than sitting in chairs.
Examples in context
- Mensa e ligno est.The table is made of wood.This sentence shows how to describe the material a mensa is made of.Tatoeba #2651041 by alexmarcelo, translation #7805741 by CarpeLanam
- Cena in mensa est.Dinner is on the table.This sentence shows how to indicate that something is on the mensa.Tatoeba #13760931 by carlosalberto, translation #2646089 by CK
- Feles sub mensa est.The cat is under the table.This sentence shows how to indicate that something is under the mensa.Tatoeba #1111965 by alexmarcelo, translation #801731 by CM
- Mensa est ornata cum magnificis candelabris.The table is adorned with magnificent candlesticks.
- 94 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Marcus and Claudia are tidying up their room.
- MarcusUbi est mensa nova?Where is the new table?
- ClaudiaMensa in horto est.The table is in the garden.
- MarcusPossumusne eam huc portare?Can we carry it here?
- ClaudiaIta, ponamus mensam hic.Yes, let's put the table here.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “table” translations and entries mensa, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
