Expertlatin
- What is an example of accusative with infinitive in Latin?
- What is the future infinitive esse?
- What is a subject infinitive in Latin?
What is an example of accusative with infinitive in Latin?
Rather, an accusative subject is used with an infinitive to develop the appropriate meaning. For example, translating the aforementioned example into Latin: Iūlia dīcit sē bonam discipulam esse. literally: 'Julia says herself to be a good student.
What is the future infinitive esse?
esse = to be (present infinitive) fuisse = to have been (perfect infinitive) futūrum esse or fore = to be about to be (future infinitive)
What is a subject infinitive in Latin?
Infinitives are verbal nouns (neuter singular). In Latin, the infinitive is used in the nominative and accusative; the gerund is used for the other cases. Thus, infinitives may function as the subject, as a complementary infinitive, or (often with an accusative) as an object phrase.
