Lesson 4c: Ad

AD is governed by the ACCUSATIVE case only

-FIRST MEANING: to, toward

-Example

reginae (dative) = to the queen = it indicates relationship

ad silvam = to the forest = it indicates motion toward

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- SECOND MEANING: for (the purpose of)

- You may use it depending on the context.

Example

ad gloriam ecclesiae = for the purpose of the glory of the church

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- THIRD MEANING: AT

- of course, depending on the context.

Example:

ad horam = at the hour