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The Genitive of Purpose
Recognizing the Genitive of Purpose
- The genitive of purpose will always be translated with causa or gratia along with a gerundive.
Translating the Genitive of Purpose
- Translate the genitive of purpose with either “for the sake of” or “to.”
Examples of the Genitive of Purpose
- Fascinationis avertandae causa
- Translation: For the sake of averting the evil eye.
- Alternate: To avert the evil eye.
