Latin/Family Lesson 2

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Last lesson, we learned some common words for family members; we’ll continue this here. Now, Latin is known for its fine detail, and family terminology is no exception. There are different words for aunts, uncles, and cousins, depending on whether they are on the father’s side or the mother’s side. But some details are a little fuzzy; for example, the same word, “nepos,” can mean grandson or nephew, or even a general “descendant”. So as always, stay flexible, and review the case endings for those first three noun declensions.

Practice
We hope you have enjoyed this lesson in family terminology.

Valēte et bonam fortūnam!