Latin Grammar Examples Flashcards
Regia “reginae” magna erat - Genitive
The palace “of the queen” was large.
Liber “pueri” in mensa est.-Genitive
The boy’s book is on the table. or The book of the boy is on the table.
Dei dona “viris” dederunt.-Dative
The gods gave gifts “to the men.”
Nomen “mihi” Marcus est-Dative.
My name is Mark.
Unus filius “Latonae” drat-Dative.
Latona had one son.
Poeta “fabulas” narravit-Accusative.
The poet told stories.
Phoebus liberos eius sagittis necavit-Ablative.
: Phoebus killed her children with (by means of) arrows.
naves Romanorum (whose)-Genitive
the Romans’ ships.
Naves sunt Romanorum-Genitive
The ships are Romans or Ships belong to the Romans.
urbs Patavi-Genitive
the city of Patavum
urbs Romae-Genitive
the city of Rome
Rex “Italorum” multa bella gerebat.-Genitive
The king of the Italians waged many wars.
Imperator castelli copias dedere nolebat.-Genitive
The commander of the garrison was unwilling to surrender troops.
Adventus “Caesaris” civibus nuntiatus est-Genitive.
The arrival of Caesar was announced to the citizens.
