tīgris
feminine, masculine
The English word tiger is tīgris in Latin.
The word is used to refer to the mammal Panthera tigris.
Meaning: The mammal Panthera tigris (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun tīgris can be used as either a masculine or a feminine noun.
Did you know?
- While modern English uses 'tiger' for a specific species, a Roman writing tīgris might be referring to any exotic, striped, or spotted large cat brought to the arenas.
- In the context of the Roman games, a 'venatio' (beast hunt) involving a tīgris was a common way for emperors to demonstrate power over nature.
- The Latin tīgris influenced the development of 'tiger' in English not directly, but through the French 'tigre'.
Examples in context
- Tīgris in silvā vivit.The tiger lives in the forest.
Example conversation
Lucius and Claudia are looking at a painting of animals.
- LuciusQuid est hoc animal?What is this animal?
- ClaudiaHaec est tīgris.This is a tiger.
- LuciusEstne tīgris periculosa?Is the tiger dangerous?
- ClaudiaIta, tīgris est ferox.Yes, the tiger is fierce.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “tiger” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
