Thu, 13 Nov 2025 19:48:58 +0000 Thu, 13 Nov 2025 19:48:58 +0000 Libsyn RSSgen 1.0 http://latinandgreek.blogspot.com http://latinandgreek.blogspot.com You will not learn how to read Latin or Greek by using this podcast. But, if you are in your first year or about to enter your second year of either language, you may find this podcast helpful for learning a vast amount of necessary vocabulary. Let's face it, the greatest obstacle standing between us and some of the greatest writers the world has ever known is our lack of vocabulary. Just listen! You will be amazed by how much Latin and Greek you can learn in just a few minutes a day. https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/9/f/6/1/9f612f45c54917ba M. Fletcher no episodic Catullus,Caesar,Cicero,Vergil,Virgil,Ovid,Homer,Rome,Greece,Plato,Herodotus,Sophocles no Listen and Learnmfletcher7202@gmail.comM. Fletcher The Irregular Verb Fero and Its Compounds Sat, 05 Jul 2008 14:03:00 +0000 04:12 false full These verbs are all compounds of the irregular verb meaning 'to bear,' (fero, ferre, tuli, latus). Notice how the spelling and the pronunciation of each preposition may undergo assimilation, depending on which consonant sound it precedes. The vocabulary items in this episode are as follow: ad: affero, afferre, attuli, allatus; ab: aufero, auferre, abstuli, ablatus; com: confero, conferre, contuli collatus; de: defero, deferre, detuli, delatus; dis: differo, differre, distuli, dilatus; ex: effero, efferre, extuli, elatus; in: infero, inferre, intuli, illatus; ob: offero, offerre, obtuli, oblatus; re: refero, referre, rettuli, relatus; sub: suffero, sufferre, sustuli, sublatus; trans: transfero, transferre, transtuli, translatus.M. FletcherThese verbs are all compounds of the irregular verb meaning 'to bear,' (fero, ferre, tuli, latus). Notice how the spelling and the pronunciation of each preposition may undergo assimilation, depending on which consonant sound it precedes. The vocabulary items in this episode are as follow: ad: affero, afferre, attuli, allatus; ab: aufero, auferre, abstuli, ablatus; com: confero, conferre, contuli collatus; de: defero, deferre, detuli, delatus; dis: differo, differre, distuli, dilatus; ex: effero, efferre, extuli, elatus; in: infero, inferre, intuli, illatus; ob: offero, offerre, obtuli, oblatus; re: refero, referre, rettuli, relatus; sub: suffero, sufferre, sustuli, sublatus; trans: transfero, transferre, transtuli, translatus.mfletcher7202@gmail.com (M. Fletcher) The Irregular Verb Sum and Its Compounds Thu, 19 Jun 2008 03:25:00 +0000 02:23 false full These verbs are all compounds of the irregular verb "to be," (sum, esse, fui, futurus) and will frequently take the dative case. Verba mihi desunt, for instance, is the way a Roman would say "words fail me," or "I'm speechless." See Gildersleeve & Lodge: 347, Dative and Verbs Compounded with Prepositions, for more examples.M. FletcherThese verbs are all compounds of the irregular verb "to be," (sum, esse, fui, futurus) and will frequently take the dative case. Verba mihi desunt, for instance, is the way a Roman would say "words fail me," or "I'm speechless." See Gildersleeve & Lodge: 347, Dative and Verbs Compounded with Prepositions, for more examples.mfletcher7202@gmail.com (M. Fletcher) 386 Latin Verbs: 4th Conjugation (Deponents) Sat, 07 Jun 2008 12:38:00 +0000 02:46 false full 386 of the most frequently used irregular verbs in the Latin language with all four principal parts. These verbs belong to the 4th Conjugation: (blandior, blandiri, blanditus sum). Note that these verbs are passive in form but active in sense. Note also that the verb ORIOR, ORIRI, ORTUS SUM was very frequently conjugated by Romans as a 3rd and not a 4th conjugation verb. Thus the accent fell on the first syllable and not on the second syllable of ORITUR. As you will hear, I have decided again to go against convention and not include the final "sum" for the third principal part. Just remember to add it mentally yourself.M. Fletcher386 of the most frequently used irregular verbs in the Latin language with all four principal parts. These verbs belong to the 4th Conjugation: (blandior, blandiri, blanditus sum). Note that these verbs are passive in form but active in sense. Note also that the verb ORIOR, ORIRI, ORTUS SUM was very frequently conjugated by Romans as a 3rd and not a 4th conjugation verb. Thus the accent fell on the first syllable and not on the second syllable of ORITUR. As you will hear, I have decided again to go against convention and not include the final "sum" for the third principal part. Just remember to add it mentally yourself.mfletcher7202@gmail.com (M. Fletcher) 386 Latin Verbs: 4th Conjugation (-VENI) Sat, 24 May 2008 10:37:00 +0000 02:02 false full 386 of the most frequently used irregular verbs in the Latin language with all four principal parts. These verbs belong to the 4th Conjugation: (venio, venire, veni, ventum). Note that these verbs are all compounds of the intransitive verb "venio." Nevertheless, not all of the verbs in this episode are intransitive. Some are transitive. Listen carefully to the fourth principal part to determine whether the verb is more likely to be intransitive (vent-um) or transitive (invent-us).M. Fletcher386 of the most frequently used irregular verbs in the Latin language with all four principal parts. These verbs belong to the 4th Conjugation: (venio, venire, veni, ventum). Note that these verbs are all compounds of the intransitive verb "venio." Nevertheless, not all of the verbs in this episode are intransitive. Some are transitive. Listen carefully to the fourth principal part to determine whether the verb is more likely to be intransitive (vent-um) or transitive (invent-us).mfletcher7202@gmail.com (M. Fletcher) 386 Latin Verbs: 4th Conjugation (-SI) Thu, 15 May 2008 03:47:00 +0000 02:42 false full 386 of the most frequently used irregular verbs in the Latin language with all four principal parts. These verbs belong to the 4th Conjugation: (sentio, sentire, sensi, sensus). Note that the PERFECT ends in -SI.M. Fletcher386 of the most frequently used irregular verbs in the Latin language with all four principal parts. These verbs belong to the 4th Conjugation: (sentio, sentire, sensi, sensus). Note that the PERFECT ends in -SI.mfletcher7202@gmail.com (M. Fletcher) 386 Latin Verbs: 4th Conjugation (-UI) Sun, 04 May 2008 08:01:00 +0000 SALT-ARE) or what would have been the fourth principal part (INSULT-UM > INSULT-ARE), if it existed. Such verbs denote repetitive or continuous action. This is why the verb SALTARE means "to dance," because dancing - for the Romans, at least - was an act of leaping and bounding continuously.]]> SALT-ARE) or what would have been the fourth principal part (INSULT-UM > INSULT-ARE), if it existed. Such verbs denote repetitive or continuous action. This is why the verb SALTARE means "to dance," because dancing - for the Romans, at least - was an act of leaping and bounding continuously.]]> 02:46 false full 386 of the most frequently used irregular verbs in the Latin language with all four principal parts. These verbs belong to the 4th Conjugation: (salio, salire, salui, saltum). Note that the PERFECT ends in -UI. Note also that two of the verbs in this episode (salto and insulto) belong to the 1st Conjugation. They are built off of the fourth principal part (SALT-UM SALT-ARE) or what would have been the fourth principal part (INSULT-UM INSULT-ARE), if it existed. Such verbs denote repetitive or continuous action. This is why the verb SALTARE means "to dance," because dancing - for the Romans, at least - was an act of leaping and bounding continuously.M. Fletcher386 of the most frequently used irregular verbs in the Latin language with all four principal parts. These verbs belong to the 4th Conjugation: (salio, salire, salui, saltum). Note that the PERFECT ends in -UI. Note also that two of the verbs in this episode (salto and insulto) belong to the 1st Conjugation. They are built off of the fourth principal part (SALT-UM SALT-ARE) or what would have been the fourth principal part (INSULT-UM INSULT-ARE), if it existed. Such verbs denote repetitive or continuous action. This is why the verb SALTARE means "to dance," because dancing - for the Romans, at least - was an act of leaping and bounding continuously.mfletcher7202@gmail.com (M. Fletcher) 386 Latin Verbs: 4th Conjugation (-IVI) Sat, 19 Apr 2008 05:26:00 +0000 05:31 false full 386 of the most frequently used irregular verbs in the Latin language with all four principal parts. These verbs belong to the 4th Conjugation: (audio, audire, audivi, auditus). Note that nearly all of these verbs may show an ending other than -IVI in the perfect. We thus find "audii" as well as "audivi." Note also that the last four verbs of the audio are used only in the present, imperfect, and future.M. Fletcher386 of the most frequently used irregular verbs in the Latin language with all four principal parts. These verbs belong to the 4th Conjugation: (audio, audire, audivi, auditus). Note that nearly all of these verbs may show an ending other than -IVI in the perfect. We thus find "audii" as well as "audivi." Note also that the last four verbs of the audio are used only in the present, imperfect, and future.mfletcher7202@gmail.com (M. Fletcher) 386 Latin Verbs: 3rd Conjugation (Deponents and Semi-Deponents) Thu, 10 Apr 2008 04:14:00 +0000 05:15 false full 386 of the most frequently used irregular verbs in the Latin language with all four principal parts. These verbs belong to the 3rd Conjugation: (nascor, nasci, natus sum). Note that these verbs are passive in form but active in sense. Note also that the last five verbs of the audio are semi-deponents (gaudeo, gaudere, gavisus sum). As you will hear, I have decided to go against convention and not include the final "sum" for the third principal part. Just remember to add it mentally yourself.M. Fletcher386 of the most frequently used irregular verbs in the Latin language with all four principal parts. These verbs belong to the 3rd Conjugation: (nascor, nasci, natus sum). Note that these verbs are passive in form but active in sense. Note also that the last five verbs of the audio are semi-deponents (gaudeo, gaudere, gavisus sum). As you will hear, I have decided to go against convention and not include the final "sum" for the third principal part. Just remember to add it mentally yourself.mfletcher7202@gmail.com (M. Fletcher) 386 Latin Verbs: 3rd Conjugation (-SCO) Thu, 03 Apr 2008 03:40:00 +0000 04:45 false full 386 of the most frequently used irregular verbs in the Latin language with all four principal parts. These verbs belong to the 3rd Conjugation: (nosco, noscere, novi, notus). Note that the PRESENT ends in -SCO, which will often express either the beginning of an action or the action in progress. This is why NOVISSE means "to know," whereas NOSCERE means "to become acquainted with" or "to learn," the process that precedes knowledge.M. Fletcher386 of the most frequently used irregular verbs in the Latin language with all four principal parts. These verbs belong to the 3rd Conjugation: (nosco, noscere, novi, notus). Note that the PRESENT ends in -SCO, which will often express either the beginning of an action or the action in progress. This is why NOVISSE means "to know," whereas NOSCERE means "to become acquainted with" or "to learn," the process that precedes knowledge.mfletcher7202@gmail.com (M. Fletcher) 386 Latin Verbs: 3rd Conjugation (-I Stems) Fri, 28 Mar 2008 05:19:00 +0000 04:47 false full 386 of the most frequently used irregular verbs in the Latin language with all four principal parts. These verbs belong to the 3rd Conjugation: (capio, capere, cepi, captus). Note that the PRESENT stem ends in -I due to anaptyxis.M. Fletcher386 of the most frequently used irregular verbs in the Latin language with all four principal parts. These verbs belong to the 3rd Conjugation: (capio, capere, cepi, captus). Note that the PRESENT stem ends in -I due to anaptyxis.mfletcher7202@gmail.com (M. Fletcher) Latin and Greek on Facebook Wed, 26 Mar 2008 04:44:00 +0000 02:26 false full Latin and Greek is now on Facebook. Become a fan today.M. FletcherLatin and Greek is now on Facebook. Become a fan today.mfletcher7202@gmail.com (M. Fletcher) 386 Latin Verbs: 3rd Conjugation (-U Stems) Wed, 19 Mar 2008 04:38:00 +0000 03:30 false full 386 of the most frequently used irregular verbs in the Latin language with all four principal parts. These verbs belong to the 3rd Conjugation: (induo, induere, indui, indutus). Note that the PRESENT stem ends in -U.M. Fletcher386 of the most frequently used irregular verbs in the Latin language with all four principal parts. These verbs belong to the 3rd Conjugation: (induo, induere, indui, indutus). Note that the PRESENT stem ends in -U.mfletcher7202@gmail.com (M. Fletcher) 386 Latin Verbs: 3rd Conjugation (-VI) Wed, 12 Mar 2008 04:23:00 +0000 03:30 false full 386 of the most frequently used irregular verbs in the Latin language with all four principal parts. These verbs belong to the 3rd Conjugation: (sino, sinere, sivi, situs). Note that the PERFECT ends in -VI and that the exception (pono, ponere, posui, positus) is actually derived from po+sino.M. Fletcher386 of the most frequently used irregular verbs in the Latin language with all four principal parts. These verbs belong to the 3rd Conjugation: (sino, sinere, sivi, situs). Note that the PERFECT ends in -VI and that the exception (pono, ponere, posui, positus) is actually derived from po+sino.mfletcher7202@gmail.com (M. Fletcher) 386 Latin Verbs: 3rd Conjugation (-UI) Tue, 11 Mar 2008 02:26:00 +0000 03:28 false full 386 of the most frequently used irregular verbs in the Latin language with all four principal parts. These verbs belong to the 3rd Conjugation: (colo, colere, colui, cultus). Note that the PERFECT ends in -UI.M. Fletcher386 of the most frequently used irregular verbs in the Latin language with all four principal parts. These verbs belong to the 3rd Conjugation: (colo, colere, colui, cultus). Note that the PERFECT ends in -UI.mfletcher7202@gmail.com (M. Fletcher) 386 Latin Verbs: 3rd Conjugation (-IT/-IT) Wed, 05 Mar 2008 04:27:00 +0000 02:38 false full 386 of the most frequently used irregular verbs in the Latin language with all four principal parts. These verbs belong to the 3rd Conjugation: (pando, pandere, pandi, passus). Note that the PRESENT & PERFECT look identical in the 3rd person singular (pandit/pandit), except for the two compound verbs (-sido/-sedi), which show lengthening of the stem vowel.M. Fletcher386 of the most frequently used irregular verbs in the Latin language with all four principal parts. These verbs belong to the 3rd Conjugation: (pando, pandere, pandi, passus). Note that the PRESENT & PERFECT look identical in the 3rd person singular (pandit/pandit), except for the two compound verbs (-sido/-sedi), which show lengthening of the stem vowel.mfletcher7202@gmail.com (M. Fletcher) 386 Latin Verbs: 3rd Conjugation (-I & Lengthened Vowel) Wed, 27 Feb 2008 04:28:00 +0000 03:44 false full 386 of the most frequently used irregular verbs in the Latin language with all four principal parts. These verbs belong to the 3rd Conjugation: (lego, legere, legi, lectus). Note that the PERFECT ends in -I and the stem vowel has been lengthened.M. Fletcher386 of the most frequently used irregular verbs in the Latin language with all four principal parts. These verbs belong to the 3rd Conjugation: (lego, legere, legi, lectus). Note that the PERFECT ends in -I and the stem vowel has been lengthened.mfletcher7202@gmail.com (M. Fletcher) 386 Latin Verbs: 3rd Conjugation (-I & Reduplication) Mon, 18 Feb 2008 03:43:00 +0000 03:47 false full 386 of the most frequently used irregular verbs in the Latin language with all four principal parts. These verbs belong to the 3rd Conjugation: (pello, pellere, pepuli, pulsus). Note that the PERFECT ends in -I and its root has been reduplicated. Note also that the last four verbs of this audio have all lost their reduplication.M. Fletcher386 of the most frequently used irregular verbs in the Latin language with all four principal parts. These verbs belong to the 3rd Conjugation: (pello, pellere, pepuli, pulsus). Note that the PERFECT ends in -I and its root has been reduplicated. Note also that the last four verbs of this audio have all lost their reduplication.mfletcher7202@gmail.com (M. Fletcher) 386 Latin Verbs: 3rd Conjugation (-SI/-TUS) Tue, 12 Feb 2008 04:36:00 +0000 03:25 false full 386 of the most frequently used irregular verbs in the Latin language with all four principal parts. These verbs belong to the 3rd Conjugation: (scribo, scribere, scripsi, scriptus). Note that the PERFECT ends in -SI and the PERFECT PASSIVE PARTICPLE ends in -TUS.M. Fletcher386 of the most frequently used irregular verbs in the Latin language with all four principal parts. These verbs belong to the 3rd Conjugation: (scribo, scribere, scripsi, scriptus). Note that the PERFECT ends in -SI and the PERFECT PASSIVE PARTICPLE ends in -TUS.mfletcher7202@gmail.com (M. Fletcher) 386 Latin Verbs: 3rd Conjugation (-SI/-SUS) Tue, 12 Feb 2008 03:12:00 +0000 02:14 false full 386 of the most frequently used irregular verbs in the Latin language with all four principal parts. These verbs belong to the 3rd Conjugation: (mitto, mittere, misi, missus). Note that the PERFECT ends in -SI and the PERFECT PASSIVE PARTICPLE ends in -SUS.M. Fletcher386 of the most frequently used irregular verbs in the Latin language with all four principal parts. These verbs belong to the 3rd Conjugation: (mitto, mittere, misi, missus). Note that the PERFECT ends in -SI and the PERFECT PASSIVE PARTICPLE ends in -SUS.mfletcher7202@gmail.com (M. Fletcher) 386 Latin Verbs: 2nd Conjugation (-SI) Fri, 25 Jan 2008 05:03:00 +0000 02:24 false full 386 of the most frequently used irregular verbs in the Latin language with all four principal parts. These verbs belong to the 2nd Conjugation: (jubeo, jubere, jussi, jussus). Note that the PERFECT ends in -SI.M. Fletcher386 of the most frequently used irregular verbs in the Latin language with all four principal parts. These verbs belong to the 2nd Conjugation: (jubeo, jubere, jussi, jussus). Note that the PERFECT ends in -SI.mfletcher7202@gmail.com (M. Fletcher) 386 Latin Verbs: 2nd Conjugation (-UI) Wed, 23 Jan 2008 07:12:00 +0000 02:21 false full 386 of the most frequently used irregular verbs in the Latin language with all four principal parts. These verbs belong to the 2nd Conjugation: (timeo, timere, timui, ---). Note that the PERFECT ends in -UI and the PERFECT PASSIVE PARTICIPLE does not exist.M. Fletcher386 of the most frequently used irregular verbs in the Latin language with all four principal parts. These verbs belong to the 2nd Conjugation: (timeo, timere, timui, ---). Note that the PERFECT ends in -UI and the PERFECT PASSIVE PARTICIPLE does not exist.mfletcher7202@gmail.com (M. Fletcher) 386 Latin Verbs: 1st Conjugation (-UI) Tue, 22 Jan 2008 08:43:00 +0000 01:43 false full 386 of the most frequently used irregular verbs in the Latin language with all four principal parts. These verbs belong to the 1st Conjugation: (domo, domare, domui, domitus). Note that the PERFECT ends in -UI.M. Fletcher386 of the most frequently used irregular verbs in the Latin language with all four principal parts. These verbs belong to the 1st Conjugation: (domo, domare, domui, domitus). Note that the PERFECT ends in -UI.mfletcher7202@gmail.com (M. Fletcher)