Case Uses: Genitive Flashcards by Noah Harris

Give the use of the Genitive of the underlined word in this sentence:

Fābula poētae in forō legitur.

Possession

The story of the poet is read in the forum.

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Give the use of the Genitive of the underlined word in this sentence:

Studium litterārum puerōs in scholā retinēbat.

Objective

An eagerness for literature kept the boys in school.

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Give the use of the Genitive of the underlined word in this sentence:

Hostēs nihil mīlitum nostrōrum superāre potuerant.

Partitive

The enemies had been able to conquer none of our soldiers.

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Give the use of the Genitive of the underlined word in this sentence:

Pontifex mīrābilis pietātis sacrificium Iovī fēcit.

Description

The priest of marvelous faith/piety made a sacrifice to Jupiter.

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Give the use of the Genitive of the underlined word in this sentence:

Plūs virtūtis in hōc proeliō Caesarī quam Pompēiō est.

Partitive

Caesar had more virtue in this battle than Pompey.

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Give the use of the Genitive of the underlined word in this sentence:

Rōmānī mīlitēs propter amōrem patriae fortissimē pugnāverant

Objective

The Roman soldiers had fought very bravely because of the love of their country.

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Give the use of the Genitive of the underlined word in this sentence:

In urbe antīquae glōriae, multī habitābant.

Description

In the city of ancient glory, many (people) lived.

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Give the use of the Genitive of the underlined word in this sentence:

Bonae discipulae odium Latīnae nōn habent..

Objective

The good students do not have a hatred for Latin.

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Give the use of the Genitive of the underlined word in this sentence:

Quis nostrum ad scholam crās nōn veniet?

Partitive

Who of us will not come to school tomorrow?

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Give the use of the Genitive of the underlined word in this sentence:

**Nōlīte, sociī, perdere spem victōriae.

Objective

Don’t lose hope of victory, friends!

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Give the use of the Genitive of the underlined word in this sentence:

Puellae casa prope flūmen est.

Possession

The house of the girl is near the river.

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Give the use of the Genitive of the underlined word in this sentence:

Magister amōrem scholae discipulīs dare temptābat.

Objective

The teacher tried to give a love for school to the students.

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Give the use of the Genitive of the underlined word in this sentence:

In agrō meī frātris multae arborēs crēscunt.

Possession

In the field of my brother, many trees grow.

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Give the use of the Genitive of the underlined word in this sentence:

Nauta magnī timōris quam celerrimē fugit.

Description

The sailor of great fear flees as quickly as possible.

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Give the use of the Genitive of the underlined word in this sentence:

“Cūr meum pōculum nōn plēnum vīnī est!?” clāmat superbus hospes.

Special Adjectives

“Why is my cup not full of wine!?” shouts the proud guest.

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Give the use of the Genitive of the underlined word in this sentence:

Atalanta, fēmina magnae celeritātis, nōn cāpī sine malīs potuit.

Description

Atalanta, a woman of great speed, was not able to be caught without the apples.

Give the use of the Genitive of the underlined word in this sentence:

Hortus rosārum plēnus erat.

Special Adjectives

The garden was full of roses.

Give the use of the Genitive of the underlined word in this sentence:

Quantum temporis habēs?

Partitive

How much (of) time do you have?

Give the use of the Genitive of the underlined word in this sentence:

Pars populī ad templum it.

Partitive

Part of the people go to the temple.

Give the use of the Genitive of the underlined word in this sentence:

Magna erat cūra parentum fīliī aegrī.

Possession

Great was the care of the parents of the sick son.

Give the use of the Genitive of the underlined word in this sentence:

Puella erat fōrmōsa cum oculīs magnae pulchritūdinis.

Description

The girl was pretty with her eyes of great beauty.

Give the use of the Genitive of the underlined word in this sentence:

Puer scientiae cupidus multōs librōs legēbat.

Special Adjectives

The boy, desirous of knowledge read many books.

Give the use of the Genitive of the underlined word in this sentence:

Aqua in impluviō domūs est frīgida.

Possession

The water in the impluvium of the home is cold.

Give the use of the Genitive of the underlined word in this sentence:

Dux perītus bellī exercitum dūxit.

Special Adjectives

The general, skilled in war, led the army.

# Give the use of the Genitive of the underlined word in this sentence: **Imperātor _glōriae_ avidus ad proelium cum suīs mīlitibus properāvit.**

Special Adjectives ## Footnote The emperor, eager _for glory_, hastened to battle with his soldiers.

# Give the use of the Genitive of the underlined word in this sentence: **Nihil _cibī_ in mēnsā invenītur.**

Partitive ## Footnote Nothing _of food_ (No food) is found on the table.

# Give the use of the Genitive of the underlined word in this sentence: **Vir _magnae virtūtis_ in proeliō cecidit.**

Description ## Footnote The man _of great virtue_ died in battle.

# Give the use of the Genitive of the underlined word in this sentence: **Pecūnia _miserī mercātōris_ in tabernā nōn invenītur.**

Possession ## Footnote The money _of the sad merchant_ is not found in the shop.

# Give the use of the Genitive of the underlined word in this sentence: **Metus _mortis_ cīvibus ā urbe fugere persuāsit.**

Objective ## Footnote The fear _of death_ persuaded the citizens to flee from the city.

# Give the use of the Genitive of the underlined word in this sentence: **Domus rēgīnae rēgisque _magnī decōris_ plēnā erat.**

Special Adjectives ## Footnote The home of the queen and king was full _of great beauty_.

# Give the use of the Genitive of the underlined word in this sentence: **Minerva, dea _magnae sapientiae_, mortālēs saepe adiuvābit.

Description ## Footnote Minerva, a goddess _of great wisdom_, will often help the mortals.

# Give the use of the Genitive of the underlined word in this sentence: **Dux _sapientiae praeclārae_ populum bene rēxit.**

Description ## Footnote The leader _of famous wisdom, ruled the people well.

# Give the use of the Genitive of the underlined word in this sentence: **Satis _aquae_ in pōculīs habēmusne?**

Partitive ## Footnote Do we have enough _(of) water) in the cups?

# Give the use of the Genitive of the underlined word in this sentence: **Imperātor statuam _mīlitis fortis_ in forō posuit.**

Possession ## Footnote The emperor placed a statue _of the strong soldier_ in the forum.

# Give the use of the Genitive of the underlined word in this sentence: **Aliquid _pecūniae_ in arcā relictum est.**

Partitive ## Footnote Something _of money_ (Some money) has been left in the chest.

# Give the use of the Genitive of the underlined word in this sentence: **Propter odium _amōris_, Venus Hippolytum pūnit.**

Objective ## Footnote Because of his hatred _for love_, Venus punishes Hippolytus.

# Give the use of the Genitive of the underlined word in this sentence: **Cupiditātem_victōriae_ contrā Catilīnam Cicerōnī est.**

Objective ## Footnote Cicero has a desire _for victory_ against Catiline.

# Give the use of the Genitive of the underlined word in this sentence: **Ubi estis? Possum invenīre nūllum _vestrum_.**

Partitive ## Footnote Where are you? I can find none _of you_.

# Give the use of the Genitive of the underlined word in this sentence: **In oculīs multōrum, Caesar _Mariī_ similis vidēbātur.**

Special Adjectives ## Footnote In the eyes of many, Caesar seemed similar _to Marius_.