Usages of genetivus
Magistra addit in verbis “liber sororis” nomen “sororis” genetivum esse, quia possessionem ostendit.
The teacher adds that in the words “the sister’s book,” the word “sister’s” is genitive, because it shows possession.
Magistra dicit: “Casus genetivus possessionem ostendit.”
The teacher says: “The genitive case shows possession.”
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