sister

Latin translation: amor sororius

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English term or phrase:love of a sister
Latin translation:amor sororius

20:12 Sep 16, 2000
English to Latin translations [PRO]
English term or phrase: sister
I'm trying to find out how to write sister, as in a female sibling. Also, if possible, the translation for sisterly love. Thanks

Amanda
Amanda
soror
Explanation:
amor sororis=sister love
amor sororius=sisterly love
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Mats Wiman
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nasoror
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naSoror - Pietas in sororem
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soror


Explanation:
amor sororis=sister love
amor sororius=sisterly love


    latin Swedish dictionary + MW
Mats Wiman
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2 days 19 hrs
Soror - Pietas in sororem


Explanation:
Soror is sister.
Love for family members is not "amor" but "pietas + in + acc.", which gives:
Pietas in sororem (as found also in Cicero)

Dr Claudio De Marchi
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