English–German

“latin” in German

German

Alsolateinisch

Pronunciation

IPA/laˈtaɪ̯n/

Example

Die Grammatik des Lateins ist schwer.

The grammar of Latin is difficult.

Illustration for Latein (latin)

How to say “latin” in German

“Latin” in German is Latein.

A Roman language preserved in scholarly, scientific, and legal terms long after everyday speech moved on.

Full entry for Latein: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Latein

Sie schreibt den Brief auf Latein.

She writes the letter in Latin.

Tips for using Latein

  • Latein is neuter, so its genitive is des Lateins, as in die Grammatik des Lateins; the adjective is lateinisch.

Other German words for “latin”

Kannst du das lateinische Wort übersetzen?

Can you translate the Latin word?

“latin” in other languages