Discipulus in horto sedet.

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Breakdown of Discipulus in horto sedet.

• discipulus: the student
• hortus: the garden
• sedere: to sit

Questions & Answers about Discipulus in horto sedet.

Why is there no word for "a" or "the" in this Latin sentence?

Latin does not use articles (definite or indefinite). The language simply expresses nouns without adding words like "the" or "a." Context and case endings clarify meaning instead.

Which word is the subject of the sentence, and why?

The subject is "discipulus," because it is in the nominative case, which typically indicates the subject of a Latin sentence.

Why is "in horto" in the ablative case rather than another case?

When "in" indicates location or position (meaning "in" or "on"), it takes the ablative case. "Horto" is therefore ablative to show that the student is situated in the garden, not moving into it.

Do we ever use "in hortum" instead of "in horto"?

Yes. "In hortum" would mean "into the garden," implying motion toward the garden or entering it. "In horto" simply places someone or something within the garden.

Why does "sedet" end with -t rather than -nt, or some other ending?

"Sedet" is a third-person singular present tense form: "he/she/it sits." The -t ending matches a singular subject (discipulus). If the subject were plural, the verb would be "sedent" (they sit).