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The Gender of Latin Words: A Problem for English Speakers

Latin nouns, pronouns, and adjectives all have a gender. Knowing the gender of a Latin word is key to properly understanding Latin grammar.

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Latin Declensions: Fifth Declension

The fifth declension contains some irregular forms that are confusing to beginning Latin students. As always, memorization is key.

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Latin Declensions: Third Declension

The third declension of Latin follows the same rules as the previous two. However, third declension nouns have irregular nominative singular forms.

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Latin Declensions: Second Declension

The second declension of Latin is composed of masculine and neuter nouns with, of course, the usual exceptions.

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Latin Declensions: First Declension

The first declension in Latin is also one of the easiest for students to learn. But as with most aspects of Latin, there are exceptions that complicate the use of the first declension.

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The Subjunctive Mood in Latin: An English Comparison

The subjunctive mood is used more often in Latin than in English. Therefore, use of Latin’s subjunctive can give students a difficult time.

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A Brief History of the Latin Language: Modern Latin

Modern Latin is a collection of previous Latin periods, but mainly concentrates on the Classical period materials that have survived to modern times. Most are only used for traditional or educational purposes.

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A Brief History of the Latin Language: New Latin

The New Latin period marked a time when cultural changes were pushing Latin out of academia in favor of vernacular languages. Consequently, Latin suffered from its disuse.

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A Brief History of the Latin Language: Medieval Latin

Medieval Latin is associated with the Middle Ages in Europe. The language is noted primarily as the language of scholarship and liturgy.

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A Brief History of the Latin Language: Vulgar Latin

Vulgar Latin is the variety that gave rise to the precursors of modern Romance languages. By the middle of this period, English was in its earliest forms.

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