nomen tuum
The English phrase "your name" is translated into Latin as nomen tuum.
nomen tuum is used to refer to the name that belongs to the person you are speaking to.
Which one should you use?
nomen tuum is used when addressing a single person. If you are addressing a group of people, use nomen vestrum to say "your name" (plural).
How does it change in a sentence?
If you wish to say "your names" in the plural, you must use the form nomina tua to match the neuter plural noun nomina.
Did you know?
- In ancient Rome, a full nomen was part of the 'tria nomina' system, consisting of a praenomen, nomen, and cognomen.
- In Latin, the word for 'name' can be used to refer not just to a person's identity, but also to their reputation or fame.
- The spelling of nomen was influenced by a false association with the word gnōscō, meaning 'to know' or 'recognize'.
Examples in context
- Quid est nomen tuum?What is your name?This sentence is useful for asking someone for their name using nomen tuum.Tatoeba #1284022 by Hans07, translation #70623 by frpzzd
- Age, ede nomen tuum.Oh, say your name!This sentence is useful for an imperative command to say nomen tuum.Tatoeba #8885318 by alexmarcelo, translation #4766302 by cairnhead
- Nomen tuum pulchrum est.Your name is beautiful.This sentence is useful for making a statement about how beautiful nomen tuum is.Tatoeba #8492113 by alexmarcelo, translation #6888555 by Tepan
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Example conversation
Marcus and Claudia meet for the first time at a school.
- MarcusDic mihi nomen tuum, si placet.Tell me your name, please.
- ClaudiaNomen meum est Claudia.My name is Claudia.
- MarcusPulchrum nomen est. Meum nomen est Marcus.It is a beautiful name. My name is Marcus.
- ClaudiaGaudeo te cognoscere, Marce.I am glad to meet you, Marcus.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries nomen, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
