Latin preposition
dē
dē is a Latin preposition. In the 3 analysed lines it was read in, it means “about” (2 times) and “from, about” (once).
In the texts
Each line as the reader shows it: every word in its case colour with its meaning underneath, and arcs from dē to the words it goes with.
Haec narrantur a poetis de Perseo.
These things are told by the poets concerning Perseus.
de: preposition taking Perseo.
Inde consilium mihi pauca de Augusto et extrema tradere, mox Tiberii principatum et cetera, sine ira et studio, quorum causas procul habeo.
Then it is my plan to relate a few things about Augustus and his final acts, and then Tiberius's principate and the rest, without anger and partisanship, the causes of which I keep far away.
de: preposition taking Augusto.
Qua de causa Helvetii quoque reliquos Gallos virtute praecedunt, quod fere…
For this reason, the Helvetii also surpass the rest of the Gauls in courage, because they contend with the Germans in almost daily battles, since they either keep them from their own territory or themselves wage war in their territory.
de: preposition taking causa.
Forms
Every form of the word in these texts, with what it is.
| Form | Grammar | Read |
|---|---|---|
| de | Preposition | 3 |
Words it goes with
Joined to dē by an arc in these lines, most often first.