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The Dative of Agent
The Dative of Agent
The Dative of Agent is not used with a preposition, usually translated as “by ____” (or figuratively as a subject). It is used in poetry with any passive form, usually a participle but in prose only with a passive periphrastic.
The Dative of Agent is not used with a preposition, usually translated as “by ____” (or figuratively as a subject). It is used in poetry with any passive form, usually a participle but in prose only with a passive periphrastic.
No preposition, usually translated as “by ____” (or figuratively as a subject)
Used in poetry with any passive form, usually a participle
Used in prose ONLY with a passive periphrastic
Used in place of an ablative of agent in passive constructions only.
Examples:
Fēlīx est dicta sorōrī. (She was called happy by her sister)
Haec vōbīs prōvincia est dēfendenda. (This province is for you to defend)
Quibus est ā vōbīs cōnsulendum. (for whom you must consult)
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