Unit 2e Flashcards
the four different meanings of the preposition “in”
in, into, on, onto
When does the preposition “in” mean “in” or “on”?
when its object is in the ablative case
When does the preposition “in” mean “into” or “onto”?
when its object is in the accusative case
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in silvā
in the forest OR into the forest
in the forest
in + abl = in or on
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in silvam
in the forest OR into the forest
into the forest
in + acc = into or onto
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in ōceanō
in the ocean OR into the ocean
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in the ocean
in + abl = in or on
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in ōceanum
in the ocean OR into the ocean
into the ocean
in + acc = into or into
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in oppidō
in the town OR into the town
in the town
in + abl = in or on
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in oppidum
in the town OR into the town
into the town
in + acc = into or onto
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in urbe
in the city OR into the city
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in the city
in + abl = in or on
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in urbem
in the city OR into the city
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into the city
in + acc = into or onto
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in terrā
on land OR onto land
on land
in + abl = in or on
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in terram
on land OR onto land
onto land
in + acc = into or onto
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in nave
on the ship OR onto the ship
on the ship
in + abl = in or on
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in navem
on the ship OR onto the ship
onto the ship
in + acc = into or onto
When does the preposition “sub” imply motion?
when its object is in the accusative case
When does the preposition “sub” NOT imply motion?
when its object is in the ablative case
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sub aquam
under the water (motion implied)
sub + acc = under with motion implied
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sub aquā
under the water (no motion implied) OR under the water (motion implied)
under the water (no motion implied)
sub + abl = under with no motion implied
What are the two meanings of the preposition “de”?
about
down from
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de arbore
Provide BOTH of the possible meanings.
about the tree
down from the tree
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dē monte
Provide BOTH of the possible meanings.
about the mountain
down from the mountain
What are the two meanings of the preposition “inter”?
between
among
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inter īnsulās
Provide BOTH of the possible meanings.
between the islands
among the islands
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inter rāmōs
Provide BOTH of the possible meanings.
between the branches
among the branches
What does the preposition “ante” mean when it refers to time?
before
EXAMPLE: ante prandium = before lunch
What does the preposition “ante” mean when it refers to place?
in front of
EXAMPLE: ante casam = in front of the hut
What does the preposition “post” mean when it refers to time?
after
EXAMPLE: post prandium = after lunch
What does the preposition “post” mean when it refers to place?
behind
EXAMPLE: post iānuam = behind the door
