Talk:Latin/Lesson 2-Genitive and Dative

Untitled
The vocabulary for excersize 8 was not discussed

Roman Numerals
The Romans did not write IX for 9 but VIIII instead. The system that subtracts the value of a symbol if it is to the left of a higher valued symbol is a mediaeval invention. In classical Roman times the position of the symbols had no significance. At least that is my understanding, I'll see if I can find some references. --kwhitefoot 16:05, 20 January 2006 (UTC)

Would it be OK to suggest someone put it in some Latin examples for each of the uses of the dative? The genitive examples are good. The same thing for the dative would be useful. --59.167.249.210 22:52, 18 March 2007 (UTC)

Split?
I think that the genitive and dative cases are a bit too substantial to introduce them both in one lesson. I suggest that the genitive and dative cases be split into two lessons? What say you people? --BiT 21:30, 3 June 2007 (UTC)

-I agree. I think the concepts should be separated.

Vowel Length
Very good overall, I just should like to point out that some macrons are missing and some have been put incorrectly. Eg, imperator (ought to be imperātor); sēx (ought to be sex).

I ask for someone with more knowledge to check these if possible.