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Questions & Answers about Amicus multum scribit.
Why is amicus used here instead of amicum or amici?
Amicus is in the nominative singular form, which is used for the subject of a sentence. If it were an object, we might see amicum; if we needed a different case or number, we might see forms such as amici.
What part of speech is multum in this sentence?
Here, multum functions adverbially, indicating the degree or amount of writing. Although it looks like an accusative form, it’s effectively acting as an adverb meaning "a lot."
Why does scribit end with -t?
The -t indicates third-person singular present tense in Latin. So, scribit translates as "he/she/it writes" (or "the friend writes").
Can multum be placed elsewhere in the sentence?
Yes! Latin word order is relatively flexible. You could see Amicus scribit multum, for example, and the meaning would still be the same, although Amicus multum scribit is quite a standard arrangement.