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Why are there two instances of vos in this sentence?
Latin often uses personal pronouns for emphasis or clarity. Vos means "you" (plural), and putting it before both videtis and iter facitis draws attention to the subjects being "you all." It's possible to omit vos because videtis and facitis already indicate 2nd person plural, but here it’s used for emphasis.
Why is equum in the accusative case?
In Latin, the direct object of a verb typically appears in the accusative. Since equum is the thing (the horse) that is "not being seen," it is the direct object of videtis, so it takes the accusative form.
What does non modify, and why is it placed before videtis?
Non negates the entire verb "videtis." Placing non directly before the verb is the common way to indicate that "you do not see" something. In Latin, non generally precedes the verb or element it negates.
Why is the verb "videtis" in the 2nd person plural?
Since the subject is "vos" (you in the plural), the corresponding verb form is 2nd person plural ("you all see"). If it were "they see," it would be "vident." The ending "-tis" indicates 2nd person plural in the present tense.
What is the literal meaning of "iter facitis," and why is that used for "you travel"?
The expression "iter facitis" literally means "you make a journey." In Latin, "iter" means "journey," and "facere" means "to make" or "to do." Used together, they express the concept of traveling, so "iter facitis" translates as "you (plural) travel."
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