Expertlatin
The gerundive is formed by removing the '-m' from the gerund and adding '-s'.
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Gerundive: Verbal adjective.
| Verb properties | Noun properties |
|---|---|
| A gerundive is formed from a verb. | A gerundive changes in form to agree in gender, number and case with the noun it is associated with. |
- What is the difference between gerund and gerundive in Latin?
- How do you form gerund and gerundive in Latin?
- What is the use of gerundive in Latin?
- What is an example of a gerundive in Latin?
What is the difference between gerund and gerundive in Latin?
There are four important rules to remember in this chapter: (1) Gerunds are verbal nouns; gerundives are verbal adjectives. (2) Gerunds and gerundives are formed like future passive participles. (3) Where English will use a gerund followed by an object, Latin will use a gerundive modifying a noun.
How do you form gerund and gerundive in Latin?
Gerunds are formed by the addition of -andī, -andō, -andum to the present stem of first-conjugation verbs, or by the addition of -endī, -endō, -endum to the present stem of verb in other conjugations. Deponent verbs form their gerunds in the same manner as other verbs.
What is the use of gerundive in Latin?
In Latin grammar, a gerundive (/dʒəˈrʌndɪv/) is a verb form that functions as a verbal adjective. In Classical Latin, the gerundive is distinct in form and function from the gerund and the present active participle.
What is an example of a gerundive in Latin?
More problematical is the use of the gerundive in Latin. Gerundives replace gerunds when the gerund takes an object: GERUND: Without reading (Sine legendo), we will never be able to learn. GERUNDIVE: Without reading good books (Sine bonis libris legendis), we will never able to learn.
