spinae
The English word 'thorns' is translated into Latin as spinae.
This term refers to the sharp, pointed growths found on the stems of some plants.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is spina. Depending on the context, the form spinae can function as the genitive singular, meaning 'of the thorn'.
Did you know?
- In Roman architecture, the spina was the long, narrow central barrier of a circus, such as the Circus Maximus, which separated the two halves of the racing track.
- In Roman times, the word spina was used metaphorically to describe a 'thorn in the side' or a source of constant irritation and annoyance.
- In Latin, the word spina describes not only plant thorns but also the backbone of a fish and the spine of a human. This versatile term captures any sharp, needle-like anatomical structure.
Examples in context
- Nulli rosae desunt spinae.There is no rose without thorns.This sentence is useful for illustrating the proverb that every beautiful thing has its difficulties using the form spinae.Tatoeba #4302958 by lipao, translation #1078808 by Scott
- Spinae in horto sunt.There are thorns in the garden.
- Cave spinae plantarum.Beware the thorns of the plants.
Example conversation
Gaius and Lucia are walking in a garden.
- GaiusVide has rosas rubras, Lucia!Look at these red roses, Lucia!
- LuciaSed videntur habere multas spinae.But they seem to have many thorns.
- GaiusIta, sed flores sunt pulcherrimi.Yes, but the flowers are very beautiful.
- LuciaNon visum est tangere eas.I do not wish to touch them.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
