This root is found in many English words, including:
* Omen: A sign or event that is believed to foretell the future, often considered to be a divine message or warning.
* Ominous: Threatening or suggesting that something bad is going to happen.
* Presage: To indicate or foreshadow something, especially something bad.
The Latin word "omen" itself comes from the verb "os-," which means "mouth" or "to speak." This connection highlights how omens were often seen as messages from the gods, delivered through spoken words or signs interpreted as such.