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== Pronunciation ==
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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

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