quam
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Latin [edit]
Pronunciation [edit]
- IPA: [kwam]
Adverb [edit]
quam (not comparable)
- how, to what degree
- (emphatic) how
- (used before superlative) as ... as possible
- Ea vēnit quam celerrime.
- She came here as quickly as possible.
- Ea vēnit quam celerrime.
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Descendants [edit]
Conjunction [edit]
quam
- how
- (used after magis) (more ... ) than
- Prudēns magis quam loquāx
- More prudent than talkative.
- Prudēns magis quam loquāx
- (used after comparative) than
- Is vīdit paucōs servitōs fidēliōres quam eum.
- He has seen few servants more loyal than this slave.
- Is vīdit paucōs servitōs fidēliōres quam eum.
Adjective [edit]
quam
- accusative feminine singular of qui
Pronoun [edit]
quam
- accusative feminine singular of qui