Skip to main content
Latin Language

Return to Question

Added a tag.
Source Link
Joonas Ilmavirta ♦
Joonas Ilmavirta ♦
  • 116.4k
  • 23
  • 197
  • 616

The Latin preposition de takes an ablative object and has several different translations including 'about', 'of', 'down from' and 'from'. The preposition a/ab also has multiple meanings including 'after', 'by' and 'from'.

Both words can mean 'from'. When the meaning of the word is 'from', is there a difference in usage or meaning and is it preferable to use one over the other?

The Latin preposition de takes an ablative object and has several different translations including 'about', 'of', 'down from' and 'from'. The preposition a/ab also has multiple meanings including 'after', 'by' and 'from'.

Both words can mean 'from'. When the meaning of the word is 'from', is there a difference in usage or meaning and is it preferable to use one over the other?

The Latin preposition de takes an ablative object and has several different translations including 'about', 'of', 'down from' and 'from'. The preposition a/ab also has multiple meanings including 'after', 'by' and 'from'.

Both words can mean 'from'. When the meaning of the word is 'from', is there a difference in usage or meaning and is it preferable to use one over the other?

Source Link
LJD200
LJD200
  • 271
  • 1
  • 5

Is there a difference between 'a' and 'de' when the meaning is 'from'?

The Latin preposition de takes an ablative object and has several different translations including 'about', 'of', 'down from' and 'from'. The preposition a/ab also has multiple meanings including 'after', 'by' and 'from'.

Both words can mean 'from'. When the meaning of the word is 'from', is there a difference in usage or meaning and is it preferable to use one over the other?