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Latin Gerund, Gerundive & Supine: grammar reference

Study Latin gerund, gerundive & supine: Gerund, Gerundive, Supine. Reference tables, labeled forms, and interactive practice.

Gerund

Gerund
CaseFormUse
Nom.amāre (infinitive)loving as subject
Gen.amandīof loving
Dat.amandōfor loving
Acc.ad amandumfor loving / to love
Abl.amandōby loving

Gerundive

Gerundive
PatternExampleMeaning
Adjectiveliber legendusa book to be read
Purposead librōs legendōsfor reading books
Obligationliber legendus estthe book must be read
Dative of agentmihi legendus estI must read it
Impersonaleundum estone must go

Supine

Supine
EndingExampleMeaning
-um: after motionvēnit spectātumhe came to watch
-ū: with adjectivesfacile dictūeasy to say

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Allen & Greenough: Latin Grammar · Bennett: New Latin Grammar