Tense

Is there an aoristic-perfective distinction in the Latin perfect?

Is there an aoristic-perfective distinction in the Latin perfect?
  1. What is the difference between aorist and perfect?
  2. Does Latin have an aorist tense?
  3. What is the difference between imperfect and perfect in Latin?

What is the difference between aorist and perfect?

The aorist tense in Greek represents a single and complete action in the past. The perfect tense represents a past action which still affects the present - the aorist has no affect on the present.

Does Latin have an aorist tense?

Latin does not have the aorist tense (which is the most common tense in Greek) nor the ģsimple pastē tense in English and French. This "timeless" aspect is expressed by the Aoristic Perfect in Latin. Future:VOLUNTATIVE or POTENTIAL. The future is uncertain and the end is always near.

What is the difference between imperfect and perfect in Latin?

Past tense (perfect)

This kind of past tense is called a perfect tense. It is used to describe an action in the past which is completed. To describe a past action or state which is incomplete, we use an imperfect tense. This tense indicates an action which has gone on over a period time or has happened frequently.

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