1. What is a defining characteristic of First Declension Latin nouns?
2. What is the typical nominative singular ending for masculine nouns in the second declension?
3. What is the primary function of third declension patterns in Latin nouns?
First Declension — typical gender?
Primarily feminine, some masculine nouns.
Second Declension — endings?
Masculine: -us/-er, Neuter: -um.
Third Declension — stem types?
Consonant and vowel stems with varied endings.
Fourth Declension — common endings?
Masculine: -us, Neuter: -u.
Gender in Latin nouns — influence?
Affects declension endings and agreement.
Case endings — purpose?
Indicate noun's grammatical role.
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