Latin Vocabulary Flashcards: Hic, Haec, Hoc

What is the nominative singular masculine for 'this'?

What is the nominative singular feminine for 'this'?

What is the nominative singular neuter for 'this'?

What is the genitive singular masculine?

What is the dative singular masculine?

What is the accusative singular feminine?

What is the ablative singular feminine?

What is the nominative plural masculine?

What is the genitive plural feminine?

Demonstrative Pronouns in Latin: Hic, Haec, Hoc

"Hic," "haec," and "hoc" are Latin demonstrative pronouns meaning "this" and "these."
They vary based on gender: masculine, feminine, and neuter.

Nominative Forms

Masculine: hic
Feminine: haec
Neuter: hoc

Genitive Forms

Used to express possession.
Masculine, feminine, and neuter all share the same form: hūius.

Dative Forms

Indicates the indirect object.
All genders share the same form: huic.

Accusative Forms

Masculine: hunc
Feminine: hanc
Neuter: hoc

Ablative Forms

Used to indicate separation, cause, or means.
Masculine: hōc
Feminine: hāc
Neuter: hōc

Plural Forms

Nominative masculine: hī
Nominative feminine: hae
Nominative neuter: haec
Genitive masculine: hōrum
Genitive feminine: hārum
Genitive neuter: hōrum
Dative and ablative for all genders in plural: hīs.
Accusative masculine: hōs
Accusative feminine: hās
Accusative neuter: haec.

Summary

Understanding the variations of "hic," "haec," and "hoc" is essential for proper Latin grammar.
These demonstrative pronouns must agree in gender, number, and case with the nouns they modify.

This quiz features flashcards to help you learn the Latin vocabulary words 'hic', 'haec', and 'hoc', alongside their grammatical gender forms. Perfect for students looking to enhance their understanding of Latin vocabulary and grammar. Challenge yourself to recall these terms in various contexts!