Sancta Trinitas
The English phrase "the holy trinity" is translated into Latin as Sancta Trinitas.
What does it mean word for word?
The word Sancta means "holy" and Trinitas means "trinity".
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the phrase changes depending on its grammatical role in a sentence. Use the genitive form Sanctae Trinitatis to express "of the holy trinity". To express "to/for the holy trinity", use the dative form Sanctae Trinitati. When the phrase is the direct object of a verb, use the accusative form Sanctam Trinitatem.
Did you know?
- In many medieval Latin texts, the phrase Sancta Trinitas is often abbreviated in manuscripts using a symbol that looks like a stylized 'T' or a cross to save space and show reverence.
- The noun Trinitas is built from the adjective trīnus, which means 'threefold' or 'consisting of three'. This shows the linguistic connection between the concept of the Trinity and the number three itself.
- While Sancta means 'holy', in a religious context it specifically implies being 'set apart' or 'consecrated' for divine use, rather than just being morally good.
Examples in context
- Sancta Trinitas nos custodiat.May the holy trinity protect us.
- Sancta Trinitas est misterium magnum.The holy trinity is a great mystery.
Example conversation
Lucius and Aurelia are discussing their faith in a church.
- LuciusQuid est mysterium Sanctae Trinitatis?What is the mystery of the Holy Trinity?
- AureliaSancta Trinitas est tres personae in uno Deo.The Holy Trinity is three persons in one God.
- LuciusHoc est vere mirabile.This is truly wonderful.
- AureliaIta est, Luci.It is so, Lucius.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries trinitas, CC BY-SA 4.0.
