Burdigala
Latin
Alternative forms
Etymology
Named after Bituriges Vivisci, a Gaulish tribe in the area. The first word is said to mean kings of the world, from Proto-Celtic *bitus + *rīxs.
Pronunciation
- (Classical Latin) IPA(key): /burˈdi.ɡa.la/, [bʊrˈd̪ɪɡäɫ̪ä]
- (modern Italianate Ecclesiastical) IPA(key): /burˈdi.ɡa.la/, [burˈd̪iːɡälä]
Proper noun
Burdigala f sg (genitive Burdigalae); first declension
Declension
First-declension noun, with locative, singular only.
Case | Singular |
---|---|
Nominative | Burdigala |
Genitive | Burdigalae |
Dative | Burdigalae |
Accusative | Burdigalam |
Ablative | Burdigalā |
Vocative | Burdigala |
Locative | Burdigalae |