i dont understand the whole fisrt declension, second declension, third declension thing.
but there is a first and second declension in the nominative case and all other cases
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November 7th, 2009 at 2:02 pm
The first declension consists of feminine words ending in -a. The second declension consists of masculine and neuter words ending in -us and -um. The reason why it’s vital to know the difference is that the two kinds of declension take different forms according to the way in which the word is used in the sentence. This link may help. http://www.slu.edu/colleges/AS/languages/classical/latin/tchmat/grammar/g-caseid.html
Nominative — noun is used as subject.
Vocative — for addressing people
Accusative — object of sentence (at the receiving end of the verb)
Genitive — possessive — of the noun.
Dative — indirect object — to or for the noun
Ablative — by, with or for the noun.
Learn the different endings and you will be able to work out the meanings of sentences, rather like solving a puzzle. Leave the third, fourth and fifth declensions until you’ve sorted out the others!
November 7th, 2009 at 2:02 pm
Basically there are five declensions: Nominative, Genative, Dative, Accusative, and Ablative
Nominative: nouns
Genitive: possesion
Dative: indirect objects
Accusative: direct objects, and accusative of time (I do not remember been 2 years since i took latin it might not be time)
Ablative: means of doing something this declension is difficult to explain and understanding comes with indepth study.
But each ending depending on whether it is masculine feminine or neuter represents one of these….