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Femina timida ante templum stat et orat.

Femina timida ante templum stat et orat.
(The fearful woman stands before the temple and prays.)
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Questions & Answers about Femina timida ante templum stat et orat.

Why is the adjective "timida" placed after "Femina"?
In Latin, adjectives often follow the nouns they modify (though word order is flexible). Here, "timida" describes "Femina" (they match in gender, number, and case), showing that she is a timid woman.
Which case is "templum" in, and why?
"Templum" is in the accusative case. The preposition "ante" (meaning "before" or "in front of") takes the accusative, so "templum" must be accusative as well.
What is the tense and mood of "stat" and "orat"?
Both "stat" (from "stare") and "orat" (from "orare") are in the present indicative tense. They describe actions taking place right now: she stands and prays.
Why is there an "et" in the sentence?
The conjunction "et" simply means "and" in Latin. It links the two actions "stat" ("she stands") and "orat" ("she prays") to show that both events are happening.
What does "Femina timida ante templum stat et orat" literally mean in English?
Literally, it can be read as: "The timid woman stands before the temple and prays." In smoother English, you could just say: "The timid woman stands in front of the temple and prays."