gerundivus
Latin edit
Etymology edit
From gerendus (“which is to be carried out”), future passive participle (gerundive) of gerō (“carry, bear”).
Pronunciation edit
- (Classical) IPA(key): /ɡe.runˈdiː.u̯us/, [ɡɛrʊn̪ˈd̪iːu̯ʊs̠]
- (modern Italianate Ecclesiastical) IPA(key): /d͡ʒe.runˈdi.vus/, [d͡ʒerun̪ˈd̪iːvus]
Noun edit
gerundīvus m (genitive gerundīvī); second declension
- gerundive
Declension edit
Second-declension noun.
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | gerundīvus | gerundīvī |
| Genitive | gerundīvī | gerundīvōrum |
| Dative | gerundīvō | gerundīvīs |
| Accusative | gerundīvum | gerundīvōs |
| Ablative | gerundīvō | gerundīvīs |
| Vocative | gerundīve | gerundīvī |
Related terms edit
Descendants edit
- Spanish: gerundivo
- English: gerundive