Titan
The English phrase "titan" can be translated into Latin as Titan.
The term refers to something or someone that possesses great stature, greatness or godliness. You may use gigas to specifically carry the connotation of a giant or an enormous person.
Meaning: something or someone large in stature, greatness or godliness (noun)
Which one should you use?
While Titan is the standard form, Titānus is a formal equivalent. If you are referring to multiple titans, the word used is Titāni. Gigas is a formal Latin term used to convey the concept of a titan.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form for the titans is Titāni.
Did you know?
- In Latin literature, calling someone a Titānus could be a double-edged compliment, implying both immense power and a dangerous, chaotic nature.
- While Titan refers to godlike beings, the related Latin word gigas is the root of the English word 'gigantic'.
- Because Titan describes godliness, it was used in later Latin literature to describe the 'titanic' pride of humans who tried to challenge the heavens.
Examples in context
- Titan in fabulis antiquis.A Titan in the ancient stories.
- Iste homo est Titan.This man is a Titan.
Example conversation
Lucia and Marcus are discussing an ancient statue.
- LuciaVide hunc Titanem!Look at this titan!
- MarcusIta, Marcus videt eum esse magnum.Yes, Marcus sees that he is great.
- LuciaEstne Titan in hac arte?Is it a titan in this art?
- MarcusCerte, Titan est clarissimus.Certainly, the titan is very famous.
