Verb "Esse" Flashcards
What is the English translation of the Latin verb ‘esse’?
to be
Is ‘esse’ an irregular verb in Latin?
Yes
What is the first person singular present tense form of ‘esse’?
sum
What is the infinitive form of ‘esse’?
esse
Fill in the blank: The Latin verb ‘esse’ is used to express ______.
existence
What is the second person singular present tense form of ‘esse’?
es
True or False: ‘Esse’ can be used to form compound tenses in Latin.
True
What is the third person plural present tense form of ‘esse’?
sunt
What is the perfect tense form for ‘I was’ in Latin?
fui
What is the future tense form for ‘they will be’ in Latin?
erunt
What is the second person plural present tense form of ‘esse’?
estis
Fill in the blank: The verb ‘esse’ is essential in forming _____ in Latin.
passive voice
What is the imperfect tense form for ‘I was being’ in Latin?
eram
What is the Latin term for ‘to exist’ that is synonymous with ‘esse’?
existere
True or False: ‘Esse’ is only used in the present tense.
False
What is the first person plural present tense form of ‘esse’?
sumus
What is the Latin phrase for ‘it is’?
est
In which person is the verb ‘es’ used?
Second person singular
What is the future perfect tense form for ‘I will have been’ in Latin?
fuerō
Fill in the blank: The verb ‘esse’ is often used to indicate _____ or _____ in Latin.
identity, state
What is the third person singular present tense form of ‘esse’?
est
What is the imperfect tense form for ‘they were being’ in Latin?
erant
What is the perfect tense form for ‘we have been’ in Latin?
fuimus
What is the future tense form for ‘I will be’ in Latin?
erō
Fill in the blank: The verb ‘esse’ is used to form _____ sentences.
copulative
What is the present participle form of ‘esse’?
ens
Fill in the blank: The Latin verb ‘esse’ is essential for understanding _____ constructions.
subjunctive
What is the second person singular perfect tense form of ‘esse’?
fuisti
What is the third person singular perfect tense form of ‘esse’?
fuit
True or False: ‘Esse’ can be used in the subjunctive mood.
True
What is the first person singular future perfect tense form of ‘esse’?
fuerō
What is the meaning of ‘non esse’?
not to be
What is the third person plural imperfect tense form of ‘esse’?
erant
Fill in the blank: The verb ‘esse’ can function as a _____ in Latin.
linking verb
What is the second person plural perfect tense form of ‘esse’?
fuistis
What is the future perfect tense form for ‘they will have been’ in Latin?
fuerint
What is the Latin phrase for ‘there is’?
est