Sunday, November 25, 2012

Lingua Latina: Cap. XVII Summary

Summary:
Marcus and the other boys are learning about numbers from their teacher, Diodorus, who is a very knowledgeable man. Sextus is a hardworking student and learns everything very well. However, Marcus does not wish to work, and while Sextus is praised by the teacher, Marcus is scolded. 

Vocabulary:

  • as, assis (copper coin)
  • doctus, -a, -um (learned)
  • piger, pigra, pigrum (lazy)
  • disco, discere (to learn)
  • aeque (equally)
  • usque (up [to])

Grammar:

  • Conjugations of Passive Verbs & Deponent Verbs
    • Passive voice is formed with the stem vowel of the verb (which depends on the conjugation) and the appropriate personal endings.
    • Deponent verbs have the same endings as passive verbs, but it is important to note that the verb is still active in meaning.
  • Review of Accusative w/ Infinitive
    • Verbs involving "thinking", "saying", or "perceiving" introduce this concept.

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