annus
[ˈan.nʊs]masculine
The Latin word for "year" is annus.
annus refers to the time it takes for the Earth to complete one revolution around the Sun.
Meaning: time it takes for the Earth to complete one revolution around the Sun (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word is a masculine noun. Use the accusative singular form annum when the year is the direct object of a verb, such as in the phrase per annum (through/during a year). To express "of years", use the genitive plural form annorum, as seen in annorum multorum (of many years).
Did you know?
- The word annus shares a root with the Oscan word akno, which referred not just to a year but specifically to a 'holiday' or 'time of offering'.
- English speakers use annus every day without knowing it through words like 'anniversary' and 'annual'.
Examples in context
- Felix sit annus novus!Happy New Year!This sentence shows how to wish someone a Happy New Year using annus.Tatoeba #5731511 by CarpeLanam, translation #361350 by blay_paul
- Annus MMXVI simiae est.2016 is the year of the monkey.This sentence illustrates how to use annus when referring to a specific year.Tatoeba #5029936 by alexmarcelo, translation #4823079 by Hybrid
- Annus duodecim menses habet.A year has twelve months.This sentence demonstrates the use of annus when stating how many months a year contains.Tatoeba #1120197 by alexmarcelo, translation #73060 by CM
- Hic est annus 2022.This is the year 2022.
- Colloquium annuum in urbe Roma habitum est.The annual conference took place in Rome.
- Iste annus erit magnificus!This year will be magnificent!
- Paucos annos meae aetatis Romae vixi.I lived in Rome for a few years of my life.
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Example conversation
Quintus and Aurelia are talking about their studies.
- QuintusQuot menses habet annus?How many months does a year have?
- AureliaAnnus duodecim menses habet.A year has twelve months.
- QuintusEstne annus tibi longus?Is the year long for you?
- AureliaIta, hic annus difficilis fuit.Yes, this year was difficult.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “year” translations and entries annus, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries annus, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
