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Ocelot II

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1. "Ursam eligere" is the infinitive form: "to choose the bear."

Reply to Jilly_in_VA (Original post)

Mon Nov 25, 2024, 11:32 AM

Nov 25

Last edited Mon Nov 25, 2024, 12:06 PM - Edit history (1)

The verb eligere is conjugated in first person singular as eligo, "I choose."
"You choose the bear" is ursam eligis, "she chooses the bear" is ursam eligit, "we choose" is elegimus, "you (plural) choose" is eligitis, "they choose" is eligunt.

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Latin Question [View all] Jilly_in_VA Nov 25 OP

"Ursam eligere" is the infinitive form: "to choose the bear." Ocelot II Nov 25 #1

Thank you! Jilly_in_VA Nov 25 #2