Language/Latin/Vocabulary/Modes-of-Transportation
Latin is a language that has influenced many other languages, including English. One of the ways to learn Latin is by studying vocabulary related to different themes. In this lesson, you will learn vocabulary related to various modes of transportation in Latin, including land, sea, and air travel. By the end of the lesson, you will be able to identify different modes of transportation in Latin and talk about how to get from one place to another.
Land Transportation
Land transportation refers to any mode of transportation that moves along the ground. Here are some Latin words related to land transportation:
Cars and Other Vehicles
| Latin | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| autocinetum | ow-toh-kee-NEH-toom | car |
| currus | KOOR-roos | wagon |
| carrus | KAHR-roos | chariot |
- autocinetum: In Latin, 'autocinetum' means 'car'. It is derived from the Greek 'autokinetos', meaning 'self-moving'.
- currus: 'Currus' refers to a type of primitive wagon that was used in ancient times.
- carrus: This Latin word refers to a type of chariot that was used in ancient Rome. It was typically drawn by horses and used in races, games, and parades.
Bikes and Motorcycles
Here are some Latin words related to bikes and motorcycles:
| Latin | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| bicicleta | bee-chee-KLEH-ta | bicycle |
| motocinetum | moh-toh-kee-NEH-toom | motorcycle |
- bicicleta: The word 'bicicleta' is derived from the Latin 'bi-' (meaning 'two') and 'cyclos' (meaning 'circle').
- motocinetum: This Latin word is used to refer to a motorcycle or any other motorized vehicle that is used to travel on land.
Public Transportation
Public transportation is a type of land transportation that is available to the general public. Here are some Latin words related to public transportation:
| Latin | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| autocinetum publicum | ow-toh-kee-NEH-toom POOB-lee-koom | bus |
| tram | trahm | tram |
| ferrovia | feh-ROH-wee-ya | train |
- autocinetum publicum: In Latin, 'autocinetum publicum' means 'public bus'.
- tram: This Latin word is used to refer to a tram, which is a type of streetcar that runs on tracks.
- ferrovia: 'Ferrovia' means 'railway' in Latin. The word is derived from the Latin 'ferrum', meaning 'iron', and 'via', meaning 'way'.
Sea Transportation
Sea transportation refers to any mode of transportation that moves across water. Here are some Latin words related to sea transportation:
Ships and Boats
Here are some Latin words related to ships and boats:
| Latin | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| navis | NAH-wees | ship |
| barca | BAR-ka | boat |
| carabus | KAH-rah-boos | barge |
- navis: 'Navis' means 'ship' in Latin. The word is used to refer to any large vessel that can navigate through water.
- barca: This Latin word is used to refer to a small boat or dinghy.
- carabus: 'Carabus' refers to a barge, which is a flat-bottomed boat that is used to transport goods along rivers and canals.
Sea Creatures
In Latin, there are also words that are used to refer to creatures that live in the sea. Here are some examples:
| Latin | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| piscis | PIS-kis | fish |
| cauda | KOW-dah | tail |
| tentaculum | ten-TAH-koo-lum | tentacle |
- piscis: This Latin word is used to refer to any type of fish.
- cauda: 'Cauda' refers to a tail. It is often used to describe the tail of a fish or other sea creature.
- tentaculum: In Latin, 'tentaculum' means 'tentacle'. It is used to describe the long, slender appendages that some sea creatures, like squid and octopi, use to capture prey or move through the water.
Air Transportation
Air transportation refers to any mode of transportation that moves through the air. Here are some Latin words related to air transportation:
Planes
Here are some Latin words related to planes:
| Latin | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| aroplana | a-roh-PLAH-na | airplane |
| volatus | vo-LAH-toos | flight |
- aroplana: In Latin, 'aroplana' means 'airplane'. It is derived from the Greek 'aero-', meaning 'air', and 'plana', meaning 'wandering' or 'drifting'.
- volatus: 'Volatus' refers to a flight or flying. It is derived from the Latin 'volare', meaning 'to fly'.
Hot Air Balloons
Hot air balloons are another form of air transportation. Here are some Latin words related to hot air balloons:
| Latin | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| aerostatum | ay-roh-STAH-toom | hot air balloon |
| ascensus | ah-SKEN-soos | ascent |
- aerostatum: In Latin, 'aerostatum' refers to a hot air balloon. It is derived from the Greek 'aéro-', meaning 'air', and 'statos', meaning 'fixed' or 'stationary'.
- ascensus: 'Ascensus' refers to an ascent or rising. It is derived from the Latin 'ascendere', meaning 'to climb' or 'to go up'.
Conclusion
By the end of this lesson, you have learned vocabulary related to various modes of transportation in Latin, including land, sea, and air travel. You have also learned interesting facts about the history of transportation and the Latin language. In the next lesson, you will learn about how to ask for and give directions in Latin.