Zeus
[ˈzɛu̯s]masculine
The English phrase "zeus" can be translated into Latin as Zeus or Iuppiter.
Meaning: supreme ruler of all Greek gods (name)
Ways to say it
| Latin | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Zeus | [ˈzɛu̯s] (Classical Latin, narrow) [ˈd͡zɛu̯s] (narrow) |
masculine |
| Iuppiter | [ˈjʊp.pɪ.tɛr] (Classical Latin, narrow) [ˈjup.pi.ter] (narrow) |
masculine |
Zeus is a Greek loanword used in Latin texts specifically when referring to the Greek pantheon. Iuppiter is the name used by the Romans for this deity.
Which one should you use?
While Zeus is the Greek name, Iuppiter is the Latin name for the same deity used by the Romans.
How does it change in a sentence?
Both Zeus and Iuppiter are masculine nouns.
Did you know?
- The name Iuppiter shares an ancient ancestor with the Sanskrit name dyáuṣ-pitṛ.
Examples in context
- Iuppiter est aequivalens Romanus dei Graeci Zeu.Jupiter is the Roman equivalent of the Greek god Zeus.This sentence shows the relationship between the Roman deity Iuppiter and the Greek deity Zeus.Tatoeba #13732440 by carlosalberto, translation #13732098 by Adelpa
- Iuppiter, rex deorum, venerabilis omnipotensque.Jupiter, king of the gods, venerable and omnipotent.
- Iuppiter optimus maximusJupiter the best and greatest
- Zeus a Graecis deus maximus habetur.The Greeks call Zeus the greatest god.
Example conversation
Quintus and Julia are studying ancient myths.
- QuintusQuis est rex Olympi?Who is the king of Olympus?
- JuliaZeus est rex Olympi.Zeus is the king of Olympus.
- QuintusEstne Zeus deus fulminis?Is Zeus the god of lightning?
- JuliaIta, Zeus fulmina mittit.Yes, Zeus sends lightning bolts.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “zeus” translations and entries Zeus, Iuppiter, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Iuppiter, Zeus, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
