crumena
The Latin word for "wallet" is crumena.
crumena refers to a case for keeping money.
Meaning: case for keeping money (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form is crumena. To talk about multiple wallets, use the plural form crumenae. When the wallet is the direct object of a sentence, use the form crumenam.
Did you know?
- Ancient Romans did not have pockets in their clothing, making the crumena an essential external accessory for anyone carrying currency.
- A crumena was usually a small leather bag hung from the neck or the belt, not a flat folding wallet.
Examples in context
- Ubi est crumena mea?Where's my wallet?This sentence is useful for asking for the location of your own crumena.Tatoeba #13683331 by carlosalberto, translation #2254656 by CK
- Ubi est crumena tua?Where's your wallet?This sentence is useful for asking for the location of someone else's crumena.Tatoeba #13683370 by carlosalberto, translation #2254692 by CK
- Cuius crumena est haec?Whose wallet is this?This sentence is useful for identifying who a specific crumena belongs to.Tatoeba #13683374 by carlosalberto, translation #9180444 by CK
Example conversation
Quintus and Aurelia are preparing to leave the house.
- QuintusHabeone crumenam meam?Do I have my wallet?
- AureliaNon video crumenam tuam hic.I do not see your wallet here.
- QuintusFortasse crumena in mensa est.Perhaps the wallet is on the table.
- AureliaIta, ecce crumena tua!Yes, here is your wallet!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries crumena, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
