Latin Noun Declensions
Latin nouns decline for case (grammatical function) and number (singular/plural). There are 7 cases and 5 declension patterns, identified by the genitive singular ending . The 5 Declensions at a Glance Declension Gen. Sg. Ending Typical Gender Dictionary Entry Example 1st -ae Feminine (exceptions: nauta, -ae m.; agricola, -ae m.) puella, -ae, f. girl 2nd -ī Masculine (-us/-er) or Neuter (-um) dominus, -ī, m. / bellum, -ī, n. master /...