Sinner

Latin translation: peccatrix

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English term or phrase:Sinner
Latin translation:peccatrix
Entered by: Joseph Brazauskas

07:29 Mar 3, 2007
English to Latin translations [Non-PRO]
Religion / Femal Form of Word
English term or phrase: Sinner
I am a "sinner." One who committs sins
lamendola
peccatrix
Explanation:
This is the feminine form of the masculine 'peccator'. It is found in the Vulgate at Luke 7:39, in Paulinus of Nola at 'Carmina' 28:127, and elsewhere in Patristic Latin literature.
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Joseph Brazauskas
United States
Local time: 14:13


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5 +1peccatrix
Joseph Brazauskas
4peccatorus
Valentini Mellas


  

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sinner
peccatrix


Explanation:
This is the feminine form of the masculine 'peccator'. It is found in the Vulgate at Luke 7:39, in Paulinus of Nola at 'Carmina' 28:127, and elsewhere in Patristic Latin literature.

Joseph Brazauskas
United States
Local time: 14:13
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Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Nicholas Ferreira: If you want the feminine form of the word, this is it.
3 hrs
  -> Magnae sunt gratiae tibi a me habendae, Nichola.
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sinner
peccatorus


Explanation:
http://www.thesacredheart.com/latpray.htm
et quia amo te, me paeitet ex toto corde te offendisse: miserere mihi peccatori. Amen.
and because I love Thee, I repent with all my heart of having offended Thee; have mercy on me, a sinner. Amen.


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Note added at 5 hrs (2007-03-03 12:37:10 GMT)
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Errata .. alceus is right .. peccator ... fast fingers and a phone call :( ..sorry

Valentini Mellas
Greece
Local time: 21:13
Native speaker of: Greek

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  Joseph Brazauskas: I believe that you mean 'peccator'.
3 hrs
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