Latin Indirect Statement Verbs

Study Notes

Indirect Statement Head Verb List (Latin)

āit, āiunt: Translates to "he says, they say"; used for conveying reported speech.
cōnstituō, -ere, constitui, constitutus: Means "to decide, resolve"; commonly indicates determination or conclusion.
crēdō, crēdere, crēdidī, crēditus + acc./dat.: Translates to "to believe, trust"; can take an accusative or dative object.
dīcō, dīcere, dīxī, dīctus: Meaning "to say"; a fundamental verb for reporting speech.
discō, discere, didicī: Translates to "to learn"; essential for expressing acquisition of knowledge.
dūcō, dūcere, dūxī, dūctus: Means "to consider"; often used in contexts of thought or evaluation.
dubitō, -āre, -āvī, -ātus: Translates to "to doubt"; expresses uncertainty or skepticism.
negō, negāre, negāvī, negātus: Means "to deny"; used for rejecting statements or claims.
nescio, nescīre, nescīvī, nescitus: Translates to "to not know"; indicates a lack of knowledge or awareness.
nuntĭō, -āre, -āvī, -ātus: Means "to announce, communicate"; used for relaying news or information.
putō, putāre, putāvī, putātus: Translates to "to think"; commonly relates to personal beliefs or opinions.
sciō, scīre, scīvī, scītus: Means "to know"; indicates possession of knowledge or understanding.
sentiō, sentīre, sensī, sensus: Translates to "to feel"; can express physical sensations or emotional states.
spērō, spērāre, spērāvī, spērātus: Means "to hope"; conveys a sense of expectation or desire for a future outcome.
videō, vidēre, vīdī, vīsus: Translates to "to see"; fundamental verb for visual perception and observation.

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Test your knowledge of the key verbs used in Latin's indirect statements. This quiz covers essential verbs like 'āit', 'crēdō', and 'dīcō', highlighting their translations and usage in reported speech contexts. Perfect for students of Latin looking to strengthen their understanding of indirect statements.