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Revision as of 16:32, 8 August 2022

📅 The 7 Days of the Week in Latin
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The days of the week in Latin are derived from the Latin words:

  • for the Sun (Sol),
  • the Moon (Luna)
  • and the 5 known planets (Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus and Saturn).


Days of the Week

Days in English Diēs (Latin)
Sunday Diēs Sōlis Solis Dies
Monday Diēs Lūnae Lunae Dies
Tuesday Diēs Martis Martis Dies
Wednesday Diēs Mercuriī Mercuri Dies
Thursday Diēs Iovis Iovis Dies (Jove is Jupiter's nickname)
Friday Diēs Veneris Veneris Dies - Names for Venus
Saturday Diēs Saturnī Saturni Dies - Named for Saturn, Jupiter's father

Pronunciation

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