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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



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