Latin Nouns: Second Declension Part 1 (Ending in -us)

We learned about first declension nouns already, so let's move on to second declension nouns. These are nouns ending in -us. The vast majority of these are masculine nouns, although there are exceptions. Let's look at all the forms with examples!

Script by Patrizia Farina, Professor of Italian at Western Connecticut State University and Purchase College.

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[julienlixon]

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[volatilesteps]

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[nuancedhumour]

Second declension? Does this have something to do with Magnetic Declination? 😅

[MrNeilsy]

Hello professor Dave. I'm a professional, performing artist who has been singing in Latin for more than 40 years. In junior high, we were taught Italianate or Ecclesiastical church Latin pronunciation, which is generally the default in most professional ensembles with which I perform today. On occasion, we are requested to use Germanic or my least favorite, French Latin.

I'm very curious as to what dialect of Latin you use for your videos. To be honest, I've never studied Latin as a language for learning purposes, but I have studied Italian, French, and German.

I look forward to hearing from you as I'm certain you will enlighten me. Thanks for posting such interesting videos. Those regarding Astronomy have been my absolute favorite.

[ciaran]

I think that when it comes to names, the dative of possession is more usual: ‘Amīcō meō nōmen Iūlius est.’ ‘The name to my friend is Julius.’

[longshotkdb]

Oh man. My head just, gave up the ghost!
Trying to learn Attic Greek, I think I need to pick one thing to focus on... How on earth you guys can cover so much ground at once is always going to be a mystery.
To me.

[SnehaSinghh]

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I found your thoughts aligning with Advait Philosophy, and with Vedant teacher Acharya Prashant!!

[sme]

I'm happy to hear you use the classical pronunciation. That's how I memorize Latin words too.
In my public life I have a saying though: In order to speak scientific English, one must learn the proper way to MISPRONOUNCE Latin. 😁

[louisribieras]

3 views in 8 seconds, you really fell off man 😭

[sotecluxan]

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[voidscar]

My mind kept turning 'Declension' into 'declination'. I wonder why...

[johnnybanana]

wow, i am so dumb that i dont even understand the video title🤣 also kinda sad

[StaceAyyy]

Whoa...the Latin voice from Duolingo sounds exactly like you! They mighta stole your voice buddy lol