Should I learn the four conjugations?

1. What is the difference between 3rd and 4th conjugation Latin?
2. What is the difference between 2nd and 3rd conjugation Latin?
3. How many conjugations are in Latin?

What is the difference between 3rd and 4th conjugation Latin?

To form the future tense for third conjugation verbs remove the '-ere' from the infinitive form of the verb to get the stem and add the relevant ending. To form the future tense for fourth conjugation verbs remove the '-re' from the infinitive form of the verb to get the stem and add the relevant ending.

What is the difference between 2nd and 3rd conjugation Latin?

The second conjugation syllable with a long -e is stressed. If you see the complete paradigm, you can tell a second from a third conjugation because the future has a -b-, just like the imperfect. Third conjugation verbs do not have a "-b-" in the future.

How many conjugations are in Latin?

Latin verbs fit into one of four conjugations. You can recognise a verb's conjugation based on its infinitive form. When looking at the dictionary form or principal parts of a verb, you will look at the form that ends in -re.