
Are different meanings of quam and -quam related?
Jun 3, 2023 · quisquam, quicquam is an indefinite pronoun formed by the addition of the indefinite suffix -quam to quis, quid. antequam or priusquam (conj.): before quamquam (conj.) although …
grammar identification - "Quam" as relative pronoun or …
Feb 27, 2022 · The quam is a conjunction, working with the comparative prius. Taken together, they are equivalent to the English conjunction "before." It's perhaps easier to see the meaning …
Is quam an adjective or adverb? - Latin Language Stack Exchange
Apr 4, 2023 · The first thing to understand is that quam ob rem is a fossilized prepositional phrase. The preposition ob takes an accusative object and means “on account of.” The object …
Subjunctive with adverb “quam” - Latin Language Stack Exchange
Jun 2, 2020 · Passage: “Quam autem civitati carus fuerit, maerore funeris indicatum est.” Cic. Amic. 11 My translation in English: «Moreover, how dear he was to the citizenry was indicated …
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May 17, 2025 · Odes carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero credula egens carpe diem egens posteri
Is the female accusative singular relative pronoun quem or quam?
Mar 14, 2018 · This grid on Wiktionary gives quem for the singular feminine accusative of the relative pronoun quis. According to books by Kennedy, Gwynne and Henry Cullen this should …
How are indirect questions introduced by quam?
Dec 7, 2024 · Can indirect questions be introduced by quam? What mood to they take? My professor says that they can and that is is within my grammar book, but I cannot find it and …
What does the "Lorem Ipsum" mean? - Latin Language Stack …
May 30, 2017 · "Lorem ipsum" is a filler text commonly used to demonstrate the graphic elements of a document or visual presentation. But what does it mean? Can you give a brief review of …
Jenney's First Year Latin, Lesson 37, comparatives with "quam"
Quam is necessarily used where an ablative of comparison would cause ambiguity : terra maior est quam luna or dico terram maiorem esse quam lunam. If the comparison is made in …
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Apr 21, 2025 · quam in arena vaga haesitans tam bellum quam viam lacteam eam (= arenam vagam) existimare. If I read correctly it is: existimare arenam vagam (tam) bellum: that is, a …