ventus
[ˈwɛn.tʊs]masculine
The Latin word for wind is ventus.
ventus is the most common and general term for wind in Latin. If you want to describe something as being windy, you can use the adjective ventosus. Specific types of wind can also be named. For example, auster refers specifically to a south wind or southern wind. For a more gentle breeze or light wind, you can use the diminutive form ventulus.
Meaning: movement of air (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
ventus is a masculine noun. Its singular genitive form, meaning "of the wind," is venti. To refer to multiple winds as a direct object, use the accusative plural form ventos. If you are talking about "of the winds" (genitive plural), use ventorum.
Did you know?
- The English words 'ventilate' and 'vent' come from ventus through the Latin verb ventilāre, 'to fan'.
- In Latin literature, the wind is often personified as a deity or a powerful force, reflecting a worldview where natural phenomena were seen as sentient beings.
Examples in context
- Hodie ventus non est.There is no wind today.This sentence shows how to state that there is no ventus today.Tatoeba #6166042 by CarpeLanam, translation #242914 by Eldad
- Ventus in herbam spirat.The wind is blowing on the grass.This sentence shows the use of ventus in the context of blowing on grass.Tatoeba #1545535 by alexmarcelo, translation #319678 by Dejo
- Hodiernus ventus est robustus.Today's wind is strong.
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Example conversation
Marcus and Lucia are standing outside on a breezy day.
- MarcusVisne sentire hunc ventum?Do you want to feel this wind?
- LuciaIta, sed ventus frigidus est.Yes, but the wind is cold.
- MarcusVentus nostra vestimenta movet.The wind is moving our clothes.
- LuciaVentus nos ad domum impellit.The wind is pushing us toward home.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “wind” translations and entries ventus, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ventus, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
