Section 2 Flashcards
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The Greek Case System: functions of the nominative
Subject; predicate nominative; naming things
The Greek Case System: functions of the accusative
Direct object; motion toward; length of space or time
The Greek Case System: functions of the genitive
- One noun limiting or depending on another
- Separation from; motion away from or out of
The Greek Case System: functions of the dative
- Indirect object: ’to’ or ‘for’
- Instrumentality:’by’ or ‘with’. Usually does not require a preposition.
- Place or time when: ‘at’ or ‘in’. Usually requires a preposition such as ἐν. More broadly, absence of motion.
The Greek Case System: functions of the vocative
- Allows the noun to be addressed directly.
The Greek Case System: cases and motion

παρά
(+ acc.) past, along
ἀγαθός -ή -όν
good, noble, courageous
νικάω
win, defeat
τέλος
in the end, finally
ἐμός ή όν
my; mine
λόγος, ὁ
Story, tale (2a)
σκοπέω
look (at), consider
ἀναχωρέω
retreat
ἐπειδή
when
ἐπί
(+acc) at, against, to attack
ταχέως
quickly
ὥσπερ
like, as
ἀπορί-ᾱ, ἡ
perplexity
βο-ή, ἡ
shout
γίγν-ομαι
happen, be made, be born
δουλό-ομαι
enslave
ἔρχ-ομαι
go, come
θεᾱ-ομαι
observe, watch