Latin Defective Verbs

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Which Latin verb from the list translates to 'I hate'?

  • Odi (correct)
  • Aio
  • Coepi
  • Memeni

The verb 'Aio' is a defective verb. Which of the following is one of its forms listed?

  • Amare
  • Amat
  • Amavi
  • Aiunt (correct)

Which of these Latin verbs means 'I begin' or 'I have begun'?

  • Nequeo
  • Inquam
  • Coepi (correct)
  • Queo

Which of the following verbs is associated with the meaning 'to go'?

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If 'Inquam' means 'I say', what would be the most accurate translation of 'Inquit'?

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What is the English definition of 'Queo'?

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Which of the following best describes 'Peri' in the context given?

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Regarding defective verbs, what is a key characteristic that sets them apart from regular verbs?

<p>They lack certain tenses or forms. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most likely meaning of the Latin verb 'Memeni'?

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Suppose you want to say 'He cannot'. Which verb, combined with the appropriate personal ending, would you use?

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Flashcards

What does "aio" mean?

"Aio" means "I say" or "I assure". Its forms include aio, ais, ait, and aiunt.

What does "inquam" mean?

"Inquam" means "I say".

What does "nequeo" mean?

"Nequeo" means "I cannot". Related form: "nequit" (he/she cannot).

What does "queo" mean?

"Queo" means "I can".

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What does "coepi" mean?

"Coepi" means "I begin" or "I have begun".

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What does "memini" mean?

"Memini" means "I remember" or "I am mindful of".

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What does "odi" mean?

"Odi" means "I hate".

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What does "ire" mean?

"Ire" means "to go".

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What does "fieri" mean?

"Fieri" means "to become" or "to be made".

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Study Notes

Defective Verbs

  • Defective verbs in Latin only appear in certain tenses or forms.

  • Aio translates to "I say, I assure".

  • Aio conjugates as: aio, ais, ait, aiunt

  • Inquam translates to "I say".

  • Inquit translates to "he says".

  • Nequeo translates to "I cannot".

  • Queo translates to "I can".

  • Nequeo conjugates as: nequis

  • Coepi translates to "(I begin) I have begun".

  • Memini translates to "I remember, I think of".

  • Odi translates to "I hate".

Conjugation

  • Ire conjugates to gehen (to go).
  • Fieri conjugates to werden (to become).

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