2007-04-23 04:35:47 · 4 answers · asked by Jackie 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
Two different Latin words are involved here.
Liberta, feminine, 1st declension means 'freedwoman (ex-slave)'. Its genitive is 'libertae', so 'amicus libertae' means 'friend of the freedwoman'
Libertas, feminine, 3rd declension means 'liberty'. Its genitive is 'libertatis', so 'amicus libertatis' means 'friend of liberty'
To confuse the issue further, the form 'libertas' may also be the plural accusative of 'liberta' - 'freedwoman' used as a direct object.
Remember, 'amicus' is only masculine - if the friend is female, it's 'amica libertatis'.
2007-04-23 07:19:31 · answer #1 · answered by dollhaus 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The genitive case of libertas is libertatis, so:
Libertatis amicus.
2007-04-23 04:53:29 · answer #2 · answered by JJ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Amicus libertatis
2007-04-23 04:40:05 · answer #3 · answered by Doethineb 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
amicus libertae. The -ae ending (1st declension) in Latin indicates possession for a singular noun.
2007-04-23 04:52:30 · answer #4 · answered by Sniper of Goth 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋