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The Accusative of Time (Duration)
Recognizing the Accusative of Time
- The accusative of time will be used with a time word (commonly in the plural).
- The accusative of time is often modified by a numerical adjective.
- Common times words: hora (hour), dies (day), mensis (month), annus (year), nox (night)
Translating the Accusative of Time
- Translate the accusative of time with the English preposition “for.”
- If the accusative is singular, translate with the English preposition “throughout.”
Examples of the Accusative of Time
- decem dies
- Translation: For ten days.
- totam noctem
- Translation: For the whole night.
