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Revision as of 14:21, 23 December 2019
The days of the week in Latin : Diēs hebdomadis
The days of the week in Latin are derived from the Latin words:
- for the Sun (Sol),
- the Moon (Luna)
- and the five known planets (Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus and Saturn).
Below is a table showing the name for the day of the week in English, followed by the equivalent name in Latin.
| Days in English | Diēs (Latin) |
|---|---|
| Sunday | Diēs Sōlis |
| Monday | Diēs Lūnae |
| Tuesday | Diēs Martis |
| Wednesday | Diēs Mercuriī |
| Thursday | Diēs Iovis |
| Friday | Diēs Veneris |
| Saturday | Diēs Saturnī |
Pronunciation