It should be easier for you to learn similar words together, so this lesson will focus only on the 1st conjugation verbs, and we’ll get used to them before adding the other conjugations with their slightly different patterns. It sounds simple, but verbs can be very complex. Make sure to memorize the conjugation that a verb belongs to when you learn that vocabulary word, and apply the rules consistently. Memorize the basic rules that apply to all verbs, then the ones that are specific to that conjugation.
A conjugation is a classification or family grouping of verbs with similar forms, much as Latin nouns are grouped into declensions. There are 4 conjugations of verbs in Latin. “ō” is the usual ending, “m” is used in some irregular verbs and the subjunctive mood For the present tense, the personal endings and their pronouns are: So if the sentence contains no separately expressed subject noun or pronoun, look at the verb and use the included subject pronoun indicated by the verb ending. In practice Latin tends not to use a separate subject pronoun unless there is a need for emphasis or possible confusion. In this way a subject pronoun can be included in the verb itself, without having to use the extra word:īoth mean “I love,” whether the 1st person pronoun ego is used or not. These endings are called the “personal endings” because they communicate person (and number too). You have probably picked up the fact that verbs change their endings to reflect the person or persons doing the action. So far we have learned just enough verbs to make some interesting sentences.
(Skip to the sentences if you hate grammar or just want to try some real Latin!) This lesson we will begin more systematic study of the Latin system for verb conjugations. Welcome back to Latin for Wikiversity! If you’re just joining us and want to catch up, here are the links you will need to look at the links on the right.Ĭonjugation of Latin verbs
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