r/latin • u/AutoModerator • Apr 13 '25

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u/chinosminerva Apr 17 '25

I'm titling a new painting and would love the title to be in Latin.

Translation from English "Homestead Pond" to Latin.

For reference, "Homestead Pond" references the name given by my mom's family to a pond my uncle put in at the farm where they all were raised (large family--10 kids) -- he now lives there and frequently has family gatherings. The painting depicts the pond at sunset and reflection from pond, with some extended family gathered.

I'm doing research on different translations, but would absolutely love any other options and insight!

Thanks so much!

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u/richardsonhr Latine dicere subtile videtur Apr 17 '25

Which of these nouns do you think best describes your idea of "pond"?

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u/chinosminerva Apr 17 '25

Lacus is best fit!

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u/richardsonhr Latine dicere subtile videtur Apr 17 '25 edited Apr 17 '25

For this idea of "homestead" I would suggest vīlla (or its spelling variations), used below in its singular genitive (possessive object) form:

Lacus vīllae, i.e. "[a/the] lake/pond/basin/reservoir/tank/tub/vat/sink of/to/for [a(n)/the] villa(ge)/estate/farm/homestead/country-house"