noun · neutersecond declension
autocīnētum
autocīnētum n (genitive autocīnētī)
Classical[au̯.tɔ.kiːˈneː.tũː]Ecclesiastical[au̯.to.t͡ʃiˈnɛː.tum]
Meaning
- New Latincar, automobile
He got into his car and backed out of number four’s drive.
2003, J. K. Rowling, translated by Peter Needham, Harrius Potter et Philosophi Lapis, London: Bloomsbury, translation of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, page 2:
Declension
| form | singular | plural |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | autocīnētum | autocīnēta |
| genitive | autocīnētī | autocīnētōrum |
| dative | autocīnētō | autocīnētīs |
| accusative | autocīnētum | autocīnēta |
| ablative | autocīnētō | autocīnētīs |
| vocative | autocīnētum | autocīnēta |
Origins
Borrowed from Katharevousa αὐτοκίνητος (aftokínitos); of Greek origin and no hybrid like for example English automobile, which comes from Greek and Latin mōbilis.