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Relative Pronouns
Relative Pronouns
Relative Pronouns
Singular Plural
M F N M F N
The words above are relative pronouns. They mean “who”, “whom” or “which”.
They appear in relative clauses - the parts of sentences which RELATE to nouns already mentioned.
Do not confuse relative pronouns with the following words which look the same:
quod = because quam + superlative adverb = as… as possible
quam = than quam = how...!
Examples
Barbillus est vir qui diligenter laborat = Barbillus is a man who works carefully.
gemma, quam inveni, pretiosissima est = The jewel which I found is very expensive.
servi, quos tibi trado, ignavi sunt = The slaves (whom) I am handing over to you are lazy.
Further examples
1) dominus, qui est in horto, iratus est.