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Questions & Answers about Magister me laudat.
Why is Magister in the nominative case?
In Latin, the subject of a verb is put in the nominative case. Since Magister (teacher) is the one performing the action of praising, it must be in the nominative.
Which word in the sentence is the direct object, and how do we know?
The direct object is me. In Latin, the accusative case generally shows the direct object (the receiver of the action). Me is the accusative form of ego (I), indicating “me” is being praised.
Why do we use me instead of ego?
Ego is the nominative form meaning “I” (the subject). When referring to oneself as the object of a verb, Latin requires the accusative form me to show that the speaker is the one receiving the action.
Why is laudat (third-person singular) used instead of laudo (first-person singular) or laudas (second-person singular)?
Laudat agrees with the subject Magister, which is a third-person singular noun (“he” or “she” in English). Latin verb endings change depending on the person and number of the subject, so with Magister we must use laudat.
Are there any gender considerations for the word Magister?
Yes. specifically refers to a male teacher. If you are talking about a female teacher, the word would be used in the same position and case.