Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Latin Word of the Day: Stella, ae

I have absolutely no time to study Latin. Still, not to be exposed to it at all seems a shame. Perhaps I can be a passive observer of Latin words, without attempting any grand plans. I would like to keep it basic and simple, so only words drawn from a single class. 

Latin word of the day: Stella, ae.
Gender: Feminine.
Meaning in English: Star.
Declension: First.

Nominative singular: stella
Genitive singular: stellae
Dative singular: stellae
Accusative singular: stellam
Ablative singular: stella
Vocative singular: stella
Nominative plural: stellae
Genitive plural: stellarum
Dative plural: stellis
Accusative plural: stellas
Ablative plural: stellis
Vocative plural: stellae

Observations and things to remember:
1. Most nouns of the first declension are feminine.
2. The nominative and vocative singular are the same, and the nominative and vocative plural are the same.

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