Genitive Case

 

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When is it used?

The genitive case is used to modify or limit another noun.

The noun in the genitive case usually follows the noun that it modifies.         

 

Endings Chart                                                                   

 

Genitive Case

 

 

Singular

Plural

First

ae

ārum

Second

ī

ōrum

Third

is

um

Third I

is

ium

Fourth

ūs

uum

Fifth

ēī

ērum

   

 

 

            Translated with, of

                      example: portae = of the gate