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This lesson introduces the possessive adjective "tuus -a -um" meaning "your" (singular). The adjective agrees in gender, number, and case with the noun it modifies.
42.1 tua your mater mother in in hortō garden sedet sits
42.2 pater father tuus your equum horse pulchrum beautiful habet has
42.3 tuam your epistulam letter lēgī I read heri yesterday
42.4 servus slave tuum your gladium sword portat carries
42.5 in in tuō your librō book multae many fābulae stories sunt are
42.6 tuī your amīcī friends ad to templum temple veniunt come
42.7 magister teacher tuam your linguam language laudat praises
42.8 tuō with your auxiliō help vincere to win possumus we are able
42.9 tuum your cōnsilium plan optimum best est is
42.10 tuīs your verbīs words crēdō I believe
42.11 ad to tuam your domum house ambulō I walk
42.12 dē about tuā your virtūte virtue cogitō I think
42.13 tuī your librī books sapientiam wisdom docent teach
42.14 tuum your patrem father in in forō forum vīdī I saw
42.15 tuae your rosae roses pulchrae beautiful sunt are
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42.1 Tua mater in hortō sedet. Your mother sits in the garden.
42.2 Pater tuus equum pulchrum habet. Your father has a beautiful horse.
42.3 Tuam epistulam heri lēgī. I read your letter yesterday.
42.4 Servus tuum gladium portat. The slave carries your sword.
42.5 In tuō librō multae fābulae sunt. In your book there are many stories.
42.6 Tuī amīcī ad templum veniunt. Your friends come to the temple.
42.7 Magister tuam linguam laudat. The teacher praises your language.
42.8 Tuō auxiliō vincere possumus. With your help we can win.
42.9 Tuum cōnsilium optimum est. Your plan is best.
42.10 Tuīs verbīs crēdō. I believe your words.
42.11 Ad tuam domum ambulō. I walk to your house.
42.12 Dē tuā virtūte cogitō. I think about your virtue.
42.13 Tuī librī sapientiam docent. Your books teach wisdom.
42.14 Tuum patrem in forō vīdī. I saw your father in the forum.
42.15 Tuae rosae pulchrae sunt. Your roses are beautiful.
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42.1 Tua mater in hortō sedet.
42.2 Pater tuus equum pulchrum habet.
42.3 Tuam epistulam heri lēgī.
42.4 Servus tuum gladium portat.
42.5 In tuō librō multae fābulae sunt.
42.6 Tuī amīcī ad templum veniunt.
42.7 Magister tuam linguam laudat.
42.8 Tuō auxiliō vincere possumus.
42.9 Tuum cōnsilium optimum est.
42.10 Tuīs verbīs crēdō.
42.11 Ad tuam domum ambulō.
42.12 Dē tuā virtūte cogitō.
42.13 Tuī librī sapientiam docent.
42.14 Tuum patrem in forō vīdī.
42.15 Tuae rosae pulchrae sunt.
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The adjective "tuus -a -um" is a possessive adjective meaning "your" (singular). Key points for English speakers: -
Forms: -
Changes endings to agree with the noun it modifies -
Follows first/second declension adjective patterns -
Must match its noun in gender, number, and case -
Common Cases: -
Nominative: tuus (m), tua (f), tuum (n) -
Genitive: tuī (m/n), tuae (f) -
Dative: tuō (m/n), tuae (f) -
Accusative: tuum (m), tuam (f), tuum (n) -
Ablative: tuō (m/n), tuā (f) -
Usage Differences from English: -
Unlike English "your," must agree with the modified noun -
Position is flexible within the sentence -
Can be separated from its noun for emphasis
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Understanding "tuus" requires appreciating Roman concepts of possession and relationship: -
Personal Relationships: -
Romans emphasized personal bonds -
Possession indicated responsibility -
Family relationships were particularly important -
Social Context: -
Used in both formal and informal settings -
Important in letters and personal communications -
Reflected social hierarchy and relationships -
Modern Parallels: -
Similar to French "ton/ta/tes" -
More complex than English "your" -
Shows personal connection explicitly
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Part F-A (Interleaved Text)
From Cicero's Letters to Atticus:
Tua your epistula letter mē me māgnopere greatly dēlectāvit delighted
Tua epistula mē māgnopere dēlectāvit. Your letter greatly delighted me.
Cicero often begins his responses to letters with personal references using "tuus." This shows both intimacy and respect in Roman letter-writing.
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"Tua" nominative feminine singular agreeing with "epistula" -
Direct statement showing immediate emotional response -
Personal tone typical of Latin letters
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42.16 tuum your nōmen name sanctum holy laudāmus we praise Domine O Lord
42.17 in in tuā your misericordiā mercy spērāmus we hope semper always
42.18 tua your grātia grace nōs us salvat saves ā from peccātīs sins
42.19 cor heart tuum your plēnum full amōris of love est is
42.20 ad to tuam your glōriam glory cantāmus we sing hymnōs hymns
42.21 tuam your voluntātem will facere to do cupimus we desire
42.22 in in tuō your templō temple sanctō holy ōrāmus we pray
42.23 tua your verba words vītam life aeternam eternal prōmittunt promise
42.24 per through tuam your crucem cross salvātī saved sumus we are
42.25 tuī your angelī angels nōs us custōdiunt guard
42.26 sub under tuā your prōtectiōne protection manēmus we remain
42.27 tuus your Spīritus Spirit Sanctus Holy nōs us docet teaches
42.28 in in tuō your rēgnō kingdom vīvere to live cupimus we desire
42.29 tuam your pācem peace dā give nōbīs to us Domine O Lord
42.30 per through tuam your resurrēctiōnem resurrection vīvimus we live
42.16 Tuum nōmen sanctum laudāmus, Domine. We praise your holy name, O Lord.
42.17 In tuā misericordiā semper spērāmus. In your mercy we always hope.
42.18 Tua grātia nōs ā peccātīs salvat. Your grace saves us from sins.
42.19 Cor tuum plēnum amōris est. Your heart is full of love.
42.20 Ad tuam glōriam hymnōs cantāmus. We sing hymns to your glory.
42.21 Tuam voluntātem facere cupimus. We desire to do your will.
42.22 In tuō templō sanctō ōrāmus. We pray in your holy temple.
42.23 Tua verba vītam aeternam prōmittunt. Your words promise eternal life.
42.24 Per tuam crucem salvātī sumus. Through your cross we are saved.
42.25 Tuī angelī nōs custōdiunt. Your angels guard us.
42.26 Sub tuā prōtectiōne manēmus. We remain under your protection.
42.27 Tuus Spīritus Sanctus nōs docet. Your Holy Spirit teaches us.
42.28 In tuō rēgnō vīvere cupimus. We desire to live in your kingdom.
42.29 Tuam pācem dā nōbīs, Domine. Give us your peace, O Lord.
42.30 Per tuam resurrēctiōnem vīvimus. Through your resurrection we live.
42.16 Tuum nōmen sanctum laudāmus, Domine.
42.17 In tuā misericordiā semper spērāmus.
42.18 Tua grātia nōs ā peccātīs salvat.
42.19 Cor tuum plēnum amōris est.
42.20 Ad tuam glōriam hymnōs cantāmus.
42.21 Tuam voluntātem facere cupimus.
42.22 In tuō templō sanctō ōrāmus.
42.23 Tua verba vītam aeternam prōmittunt.
42.24 Per tuam crucem salvātī sumus.
42.25 Tuī angelī nōs custōdiunt.
42.26 Sub tuā prōtectiōne manēmus.
42.27 Tuus Spīritus Sanctus nōs docet.
42.28 In tuō rēgnō vīvere cupimus.
42.29 Tuam pācem dā nōbīs, Domine.
42.30 Per tuam resurrēctiōnem vīvimus.
In Christian Latin prayer texts, "tuus -a -um" takes on special significance: -
Liturgical Usage: -
Often used in direct address to God -
Frequently paired with vocatives like "Domine" -
Common in formulaic prayer endings -
Special Constructions: -
Ablative of means with "per": "per tuam crucem" -
Purpose clauses: "ad tuam gloriam" -
Prepositional phrases showing relationship: "in tuō rēgnō"
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