In lesson 30, we studied the declension of the Latin pronouns. In lessons 31-34, we will study a number of different composite pronouns, built from the simple pronouns studied in lesson 30, whose meaning and declension are important to know for Latin reading and translation. To complete the objectives of this lesson, complete the following tasks:
- Read through the lesson from beginning to end.
- Study the lesson for mastery, taking notes.
- Complete the lesson assessment.
Lesson
In lesson 31, we studied the first of several classes of composite pronouns, that is, pronouns composed of simple pronouns, which begin with the pronoun quis. In this lesson, we will study a fourth and final class, which are formed from the pronouns learned in the last few lessons. For each of the composite pronouns below, be sure to learn the meaning of the pronoun and how it is declined. An example from the Latin Vulgate is provided to demonstrate each pronoun’s use.
Unusquisque, unaquaeque, unumquodque vel unumquidque; uniuscujusque, unicuique.
- The composite pronoun unusquisque is an indefinite pronoun. It is derived from the pronoun quisque (lesson 31), which means “whoever” or “whatever”, unusquisque is translated, “each one” or “every one”.
- This composite pronoun is formed by simply adding the prefix “unus-” to the forms of quisque, quaeque, quidque. The pronoun is declined by simply adding “unus-” to each of the declined forms of quisque, quaeque, quidque.
“Sic et Pater meus caelestis faciet vobis si non remiseritis unusquisque fratri suo de cordibus vestris”
St. Matthew 18:35
“So also shall my heavenly Father do to you, if you forgive not every one his brother from your hearts.”
Ecquisnam, equaenam, ecquodnam vel ecquidnam.
- The composite pronoun ecquisnam is an indefinite interrogative pronoun, composed of the pronoun ecquis and the ending nam. Like ecquis, ecquisnam is translated “anyone?” or “anything?”.
- This composite pronoun is formed by simply adding the suffix “-nam” to the forms of ecquis, ecquae, ecquod. The pronoun is declined by simply adding “-nam” to each of the declined forms of ecquis, ecquae, ecquod.
Conclusion
In this lesson, we have learned of a fourth and final class of compound pronouns , formed from the pronouns quisque and ecquis. Be sure that you understand the meaning of each of these pronouns and how they are declined in all forms.
William C. Michael, Headmaster
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