_Latin - First Declension Noun Identification Examples Flashcards
1
Q
How to identify a noun as the first declension.
A
You can identify a noun as the first declension by looking at the second dictionary listing. The second dictionary listing (aka the genitive case) will end with -ae. Most first declension are feminine but there are a few exceptions.
2
Q
agricola, agricolae (m.)
A
farmer
3
Q
aqua, aquae (f.)
A
water
4
Q
fēmina, fēminae (f.)
A
woman
5
Q
fortūna, fortūnae (f.)
A
fortune, chance, luck
6
Q
nauta, nautae (m.)
A
sailor
7
Q
pecūnia, pecūniae (f.)
A
money, property
8
Q
rosa, rosae (f.)
A
rose
9
Q
lūna, lūnae (f.)
A
moon
10
Q
nātūra, nātūrae (f.)
A
nature
11
Q
puella, puellae (f.)
A
girl
12
Q
cēna, cēnae (f.)
A
dinner
13
Q
dea, deae (f.)
A
goddess
14
Q
fābula, fābulae (f.)
A
story
15
Q
silva, silvae (f.)
A
forest, woods
