Genitive Case (Noun)
Meaning
The case expressing ownership.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The word "genitive" is derived from the Latin word "genitivus," which refers to the genitive case, expressing ownership or origin.
- In English, the genitive case is often formed using an apostrophe, as in "the cat's toy," to show possession.
- The genitive case is used in many languages, including German, Russian, and Arabic, to express ownership or relationship.
- In Latin, the genitive case is used to indicate possession, as in "amor patris," or "the love of the father."
- The genitive case can also be used to express a relationship or origin, as in "the city of Rome," or "urbs Romae" in Latin.