Latin Verb Tenses and Conjugation

Flashcards covering key concepts related to Latin verb tenses, conjugation, and grammatical moods.

What does the abbreviation 'Abl' stand for in Latin grammar?

Ablative, indicating time, place, or circumstance.

What are the SIDSPACE prepositions in Latin?

They are prepositions that govern the ablative case.

What is the infinitive mood in Latin?

The base form of a verb, typically prefixed with 'to' in English.

What is the indicative mood?

A grammatical mood used for stating facts, asking questions, or expressing opinions.

Define the perfect tense in Latin.

A tense indicating completed actions, formed using the perfect participle.

What is an active voice in verb conjugation?

A voice in which the subject performs the action of the verb.

Explain what participles are in Latin grammar.

Verbal adjectives derived from verbs that can describe nouns.

What is the basic formula to form the present participle in Latin?

Take the second principle part, cut off '-re', and add '-ns'.

How do you form the passive voice in Latin?

Use the appropriate conjugation of 'to be' + past participle.

What is the meaning of 'irregular verbs' in Latin?

Verbs that do not follow standard conjugation patterns.