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Latin Parts of Speech
(Made Easy to Understand)
Learning Latin does not have to feel confusing or overwhelming. When students understand the parts of speech, Latin grammar begins to make sense. This page explains the Latin parts of speech in a clear, simple way and shows how visual learning helps students translate with confidence.
What Are Parts of Speech?
Parts of speech are groups of words that tell us how a word is used in a sentence. In Latin, this is especially important because word endings change depending on what a word is doing.
When students can identify the part of speech first, they can:
Understand why endings change
Translate more accurately
Avoid guessing
Main Latin Parts of Speech
Below are the most important parts of speech students encounter when learning Latin.
Nouns
Nouns name a person, place, thing, or idea.
In Latin, nouns change their endings to show:
Case (how the noun is used)
Number (singular or plural)
Examples:
puella (girl), terra (land)
Verbs
Verbs show action or being.
Latin verbs change to show:
Person (who is doing the action)
Number (singular or plural)
Tense (time)
Voice and Mood
Examples:
amat (he loves), vident (they see)
Adjectives
Adjectives describe nouns.
In Latin, adjectives must agree with the noun they describe in:
Gender
Number
Case
Example:
puella bona (good girl)
Pronouns
Pronouns take the place of nouns.
They change form depending on how they are used in the sentence.
Examples:
is (he), ea (she), id (it)
Prepositions
Prepositions show relationship and are followed by a specific case.
They often tell:
Where
When
How
Examples:
in, cum, ad
Conjunctions
Conjunctions join words, phrases, or clauses together.
Examples:
et (and), sed (but)
Adverbs
Adverbs describe verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.
They often answer:
How?
When?
Where?
Examples:
bene (well), statim (immediately)
Learning Latin Parts of Speech Visually
Many students struggle with Latin because they cannot see how grammar works together.
Visual charts help students:
Recognize patterns
Organize information
Understand how parts of speech interact in a sentence
At Seek To Be Solid, we use clear, color-coded visual guides to help students build understanding step by step.
Latin Parts of Speech Video Lesson
Our Latin Parts of Speech video lesson walks students through each category using clear explanations and visual examples.
This lesson is especially helpful for:
Homeschool students
Classical classrooms
Visual learners
Latin Parts of Speech – Common Questions
Why are parts of speech important in Latin?
Because Latin relies more on word endings than word order, knowing the part of speech helps students translate correctly.
Which part of speech should students learn first?
Students should begin with nouns and verbs, since they form the foundation of Latin sentences.
Are Latin parts of speech the same as English?
Many are similar, but Latin uses endings much more heavily to show meaning.
How can visual charts help with Latin grammar?
Visual charts help students see patterns and relationships, making grammar easier to understand and remember.
Build Strong Foundations in Latin
When students learn Latin with clarity and order, they grow in confidence and skill. Our goal is to help students see how Latin works, not just memorize rules.
Explore our visual grammar charts and video lessons to strengthen your understanding of Latin parts of speech.
