Latin Grammar Rules

Latin grammar is the foundation for understanding Latin vocabulary and syntax. Here are some key rules to get you started:

Nouns

• Gender: Latin nouns have three genders: masculine, feminine, and neuter. The gender is indicated by the ending of the noun.
• Case: Nouns can take different cases, which indicate their function in a sentence. The cases are nominative, accusative, genitive, and dative.

Verbs

• Conjugation: Latin verbs are conjugated to match the tense, voice, mood, and person of the subject.
• Tenses: Latin has a rich system of verb tenses, including present, past, and future tenses.

Adjectives

• Declension: Adjectives must agree in gender, number, and case with the nouns they modify.
• Comparison: Latin adjectives can be compared in three degrees: positive, comparative, and superlative.

Vocabulary

• Etymology: Many English words come from Latin. Understanding Latin roots can help you understand English vocabulary.

For more in-depth information, check out our Latin Vocabulary.

Latin Grammar Book