LATIN DICTIONARYLexicon Latīnum
proper noun · masculinesecond declension

Hondius

Hondius m sg (genitive Hondiī or Hondī)
Classical[ˈhɔn.di.ʊs]Ecclesiastical[ˈɔn.di.us]

Meaning

  1. New LatinmasculinesingularHondius: a surname from Dutch — famously held by
  2. New LatinmasculinesingularJoost de Hondt (1563–1612), Flemish engraver and cartographer.

Declension

declension
formsingularplural
nominativeHondius—
genitiveHondiī
Hondī		—
dativeHondiō—
accusativeHondium—
ablativeHondiō—
vocativeHondī—

Origins

From Dutch de Hondt + Latin -ius.

Descendants
  • EnglishHondius
  • AfrikaansHondiusfrom Dutch Hondius

Quick answers

What does Hondius mean in Latin?
Hondius, a proper noun, means “Hondius: a surname from Dutch — famously held by”.
What is the genitive of Hondius?
The genitive singular is Hondiī. Hondius is masculine, second declension.
How do you pronounce Hondius?
In classical Latin, [ˈhɔn.di.ʊs]; in ecclesiastical (church) Latin, [ˈɔn.di.us].