Latin '-um' Ending: 2nd (m/n) Declension

Declensions2nd (m/n)

The Latin ending -um shows up in the 2nd (m/n). Here is how to tell which case it is.

Which cases use it

Accusative singular, Nominative singular (neuter)

Example

servum, oppidum

How to tell them apart

If it is a neuter noun, it could be subject or direct object — let the verb dictate.

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