Meaning of magnus | Babel Free

Definitions

1. great, large, big; (of things) vast, extensive, spacious (of physical size or quantity)
   adjective, declension-1, declension-2, literally
2. especially:
   adjective, declension-1, declension-2, literally
3. great, much, abundant, considerable (of measure, weight, quantity)
   adjective, declension-1, declension-2, literally
4. synonym of longus, multus
   adjective, declension-1, declension-2, literally, rare
5. loud, powerful, strong, mighty (of voice)
   adjective, declension-1, declension-2, literally
6. great, grand, mighty, noble, lofty, important, of great weight or importance, momentous
   adjective, declension-1, declension-2, figuratively, usually
7. advanced in years, of great age, aged (of age, with nātu)
   adjective, declension-1, declension-2, figuratively
8. high, dear, of great value, at a high price
   adjective, declension-1, declension-2, figuratively

Examples

“Magna Britannia”

Great Britain

“mare magnum”

great sea

“Magnum ibi numerum versuum ēdiscere dīcuntur.”

There they are said to learn by heart a large number of verses.

“Carolus Magnus”

Charlemagne / Charles the Great

“magna petis”

You are inquiring [about] great [matters]

“Enimvērō spectātum satis putābam et magnum exemplum continentiae.”

In fact, I supposed him sufficiently tested and a great example of self-control.

“Magnus es, domine, et laudābilis valdē.”

Great are you, O Lord, and very much praiseworthy.

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