Grammar Exercises
... It is the rule of "Id> Id>a\fa (annexation) that nothing must interpose between the noun and its following genitive. Consequently, if the noun is qualified by an adjective, demonstrated by a demonstrative, or numbered by a number, the latter, i.e. the adjective, the demonstrative and the number must ...
... It is the rule of "Id> Id>a\fa (annexation) that nothing must interpose between the noun and its following genitive. Consequently, if the noun is qualified by an adjective, demonstrated by a demonstrative, or numbered by a number, the latter, i.e. the adjective, the demonstrative and the number must ...
89212104-Ch.8
... When they are in the subject position of an ECM clause, the pronoun has the objective form. 8.4.4 Head-movement in DPs The parallelism we have drawn between noun phrases and clauses, in particular the idea that the D of noun phrases may include Agr, raises the interesting question of how Agr merge ...
... When they are in the subject position of an ECM clause, the pronoun has the objective form. 8.4.4 Head-movement in DPs The parallelism we have drawn between noun phrases and clauses, in particular the idea that the D of noun phrases may include Agr, raises the interesting question of how Agr merge ...
Caesar Selections - Online Grammatical Appendix - 04-09
... Ligeris), M., the (river) Loire, are declined in the singular like turris. Ignis, M., fire, and nāvis, F., ship, often have the ablative –ī. Mare, N., sea, is declined like cubīle, but appears in the plural generally only in the nominative and accusative cases. C. MIXED STEMS 26. Some third declensi ...
... Ligeris), M., the (river) Loire, are declined in the singular like turris. Ignis, M., fire, and nāvis, F., ship, often have the ablative –ī. Mare, N., sea, is declined like cubīle, but appears in the plural generally only in the nominative and accusative cases. C. MIXED STEMS 26. Some third declensi ...
Classical Latin textbook - Preface, Introduction
... for example, the subject of an English sentence will almost always come first. In Latin, by contrast, word order tells you nothing about a word’s function; this information comes from the word’s ending. At first the order of words in Latin sentences will seem arbitrary. Be patient. By the time you hav ...
... for example, the subject of an English sentence will almost always come first. In Latin, by contrast, word order tells you nothing about a word’s function; this information comes from the word’s ending. At first the order of words in Latin sentences will seem arbitrary. Be patient. By the time you hav ...
Phenomenon of Masculinity and Femininity: An Etymological Study
... Second: When we use a personal pronoun to address a male, we say >anta “you” that is marked with the inflection “fatha” (the short vowel /a/). However, in case of addressing a female, we say >anti “you” that is marked with the inflection “kasra” (the short vowel /I/) which indicates that the noun is ...
... Second: When we use a personal pronoun to address a male, we say >anta “you” that is marked with the inflection “fatha” (the short vowel /a/). However, in case of addressing a female, we say >anti “you” that is marked with the inflection “kasra” (the short vowel /I/) which indicates that the noun is ...
The function / category confusion - Linguistics and English Language
... So how do we define ‘adjective’, if not by reference to the function Attributive Modifier? In any language, the adjectives (if there are any) are a grammatically distinct class of words including the simplest and most direct ways of denoting one-dimensional and stative properties such as being good, ...
... So how do we define ‘adjective’, if not by reference to the function Attributive Modifier? In any language, the adjectives (if there are any) are a grammatically distinct class of words including the simplest and most direct ways of denoting one-dimensional and stative properties such as being good, ...
Facite Nunc - Magistra Snyder`s Latin Website
... nouns are grouped into a family called a declension ______________ because all of their endings involve the letter ‘a’. They belong to the 1st _______ declension. ...
... nouns are grouped into a family called a declension ______________ because all of their endings involve the letter ‘a’. They belong to the 1st _______ declension. ...
Linking Theory
... is the most tenuous condition. Chomsky (1981) points out that certain nodes such as [Tense] do not govern their complements. It is unclear at this time where [-Tense] is a governor or not when it is viewed as a feature rather than a node. Subrule (22d) may be unnecessary. ...
... is the most tenuous condition. Chomsky (1981) points out that certain nodes such as [Tense] do not govern their complements. It is unclear at this time where [-Tense] is a governor or not when it is viewed as a feature rather than a node. Subrule (22d) may be unnecessary. ...
Case marking in infinitive (ad- form)
... As the infinitive lacks expression of tense/aspect it is not able to assign case to its arguments in the same way as a finite verb does in Georgian. In this paper we will show that case marking of the direct object (and sometimes of the subject) of the infinitive is determined by the tense/aspect of ...
... As the infinitive lacks expression of tense/aspect it is not able to assign case to its arguments in the same way as a finite verb does in Georgian. In this paper we will show that case marking of the direct object (and sometimes of the subject) of the infinitive is determined by the tense/aspect of ...
Case marking in infinitive (ad- form) clauses in Old Georgian1
... Non-finite forms in Modern Georgian include participles and masdars (verbnouns). Participles are declined as nouns, are formed from the finite forms of the verb, and usually they have the same functions as adjectives. Masdars are also case marked like nouns, but are formed from the finite forms of t ...
... Non-finite forms in Modern Georgian include participles and masdars (verbnouns). Participles are declined as nouns, are formed from the finite forms of the verb, and usually they have the same functions as adjectives. Masdars are also case marked like nouns, but are formed from the finite forms of t ...
Vergil Selected - Online Grammatical Appendix - 04-05
... Monosyllabic mute stems, with the characteristic preceded by a consonant, have the genitive plural in ium: urbium, of cities; arcium, of citadels; montium, of mountains; noctium, of nights. a. Monosyllabic mute stems, with characteristic preceded by a long vowel or diphthong, vary: dōtium, of dowrie ...
... Monosyllabic mute stems, with the characteristic preceded by a consonant, have the genitive plural in ium: urbium, of cities; arcium, of citadels; montium, of mountains; noctium, of nights. a. Monosyllabic mute stems, with characteristic preceded by a long vowel or diphthong, vary: dōtium, of dowrie ...
Language Change
... language and culture. Since they took over the court, French soon became the language of the aristocracy. Furthermore, many key positions in government, administration and the church – fields where English and Latin were used – were given to the Normans. Hence, French became the official language f ...
... language and culture. Since they took over the court, French soon became the language of the aristocracy. Furthermore, many key positions in government, administration and the church – fields where English and Latin were used – were given to the Normans. Hence, French became the official language f ...
ADJECTIVE
... It denotes higher a degree of the quality than the positive, and is used when two things are compared. Ex. Iqra’s mango is sweeter than Ayesha’s. ...
... It denotes higher a degree of the quality than the positive, and is used when two things are compared. Ex. Iqra’s mango is sweeter than Ayesha’s. ...
NEW FIRST STEPS IN LATIN
... Latin plays an important role in the cognitive development of all young adolescents. It is based on a new idea, that learning Latin by the grammar-translation method can help students who process language in non-standard ways to become aware of language and their own use of it. In 1995-96, two membe ...
... Latin plays an important role in the cognitive development of all young adolescents. It is based on a new idea, that learning Latin by the grammar-translation method can help students who process language in non-standard ways to become aware of language and their own use of it. In 1995-96, two membe ...
Hittite grammar
... and paittani ; instead of daskitteni "you regularly take (Pl.)", daskatteni ; instead of piskir "they regularly gave", piskar. The reason for this alternation is not well understood. 12) There are sometimes variations between u and ú : a-pu-u-un and a-pu-ú-un "this" (Acc. Sg. of apā- "this"), u-i-ia ...
... and paittani ; instead of daskitteni "you regularly take (Pl.)", daskatteni ; instead of piskir "they regularly gave", piskar. The reason for this alternation is not well understood. 12) There are sometimes variations between u and ú : a-pu-u-un and a-pu-ú-un "this" (Acc. Sg. of apā- "this"), u-i-ia ...
Latin Examples
... always the same as the dative-ablative form. Where they differ is in the locative forms for the singulars of the third, fourth and fifth declension. (It probably never occurs in the fifth declension!) For third declension singular, some say that it may take either the dative or the ablative form, wh ...
... always the same as the dative-ablative form. Where they differ is in the locative forms for the singulars of the third, fourth and fifth declension. (It probably never occurs in the fifth declension!) For third declension singular, some say that it may take either the dative or the ablative form, wh ...
Kraken LATIN 1
... Latin Primer 1: Student Edition Latin Primer 1: Teacher’s Edition Latin Primer 1: Flashcard Set Latin Primer 1: Audio Guide CD ...
... Latin Primer 1: Student Edition Latin Primer 1: Teacher’s Edition Latin Primer 1: Flashcard Set Latin Primer 1: Audio Guide CD ...
Latin - Wikimedia Commons
... ...Latin is like any other language. Do not assume ancient Roman culture is like other cultures, however, the Romans grappled with issues that are universally dealt with. We, the authors, endorse memorization, and after that, immersion. You must develop Latin muscles, and a willingness to write or t ...
... ...Latin is like any other language. Do not assume ancient Roman culture is like other cultures, however, the Romans grappled with issues that are universally dealt with. We, the authors, endorse memorization, and after that, immersion. You must develop Latin muscles, and a willingness to write or t ...
An Introduction to Old English
... When studying Old English the first thing that has to be done is to look at its spelling system or orthography. The reason for this will be immediately apparent, for Old English orthography is rather different from that in PDE (present-day English). This is despite the fact that the Anglo-Saxons used ...
... When studying Old English the first thing that has to be done is to look at its spelling system or orthography. The reason for this will be immediately apparent, for Old English orthography is rather different from that in PDE (present-day English). This is despite the fact that the Anglo-Saxons used ...
Adjectives: Highlighting Details
... Participles as Adjectives A participle is not an adjective. But notice that eating can be used as an adjective, in the predicative position, in this sentence: A man eating is a man contented. Another participle singing can be used as an adjective as well. Notice that this one works in the attributiv ...
... Participles as Adjectives A participle is not an adjective. But notice that eating can be used as an adjective, in the predicative position, in this sentence: A man eating is a man contented. Another participle singing can be used as an adjective as well. Notice that this one works in the attributiv ...
On number and numberlessness in languages without articles
... ‘The children have found a mouse.’ (not ‘mice’!) Moreover, number-neutral nominals have no room for higher adjectival modifiers, in the sense of Svenonius (2008), Beauseroy and Knittel (2008), such as evaluative adjectives. This is true for complements of intensive reflexives, as shown in (16a), ...
... ‘The children have found a mouse.’ (not ‘mice’!) Moreover, number-neutral nominals have no room for higher adjectival modifiers, in the sense of Svenonius (2008), Beauseroy and Knittel (2008), such as evaluative adjectives. This is true for complements of intensive reflexives, as shown in (16a), ...
perfect tense
... There are two NUMBERS: singular, plural. There are three GENDERS: masculine, feminine, neuter. Nouns of the first declension have a genitive singular ending in –ae. To find the stem of any Latin noun remove the ending from the genitive singular form: PUELLAE -AE PUELLNouns are declined by adding cas ...
... There are two NUMBERS: singular, plural. There are three GENDERS: masculine, feminine, neuter. Nouns of the first declension have a genitive singular ending in –ae. To find the stem of any Latin noun remove the ending from the genitive singular form: PUELLAE -AE PUELLNouns are declined by adding cas ...