Jonah in Latin
Jonah in Latin is Ionas, Iōnās — Jonah means someone or something believed to bring bad luck, especially aboard a ship.
Jonah in Latin
Ionas
Iōnās
What does "Jonah" mean?
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noun Someone or something believed to bring bad luck, especially aboard a ship.
"Superstitious sailors regarded a clergyman as an unlucky shipmate, a Jonah whose presence would never be welcome."
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Jonah in a sentence
- Superstitious sailors regarded a clergyman as an unlucky shipmate, a Jonah whose presence would never be welcome.
- The sailors began to think the new crewman was a jonah.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "Jonah" in Latin?
"Jonah" in Latin is Ionas, Iōnās. Jonah means: Someone or something believed to bring bad luck, especially aboard a ship.
How do you use "Jonah" in a sentence?
Example: "The sailors began to think the new crewman was a jonah." In Latin, "Jonah" is Ionas, Iōnās.
Are there other ways to say "Jonah" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 2 translations listed for "Jonah": Ionas, Iōnās.
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