What does Galatēa mean in Latin?

Galatēa, a proper noun, means “Galatea”.

What is the genitive of Galatēa?

The genitive singular is Galatēae. Galatēa is feminine, first declension.

In classical Latin, [ɡa.ɫaˈteː.a]; in ecclesiastical (church) Latin, [ɡa.laˈtɛː.a].

proper noun · femininefirst declension

Galatēa f sg (genitive Galatēae)

Classical[ɡa.ɫaˈteː.a]Ecclesiastical[ɡa.laˈtɛː.a]

Gălătēa, ae, f., =Γαλάτεια.

I. A seanymph, Ov. M. 13, 738; 789; 839 sq.; Verg. A. 9, 103.—

II. A rustic maiden, Verg. E. 1, 31; 3, 64.—

III. A female friend of Horace, to whom C. 3, 27 is addressed.

Borrowed from Ancient Greek Γαλάτεια (Galáteia).

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