eam
[ˈe.ãː]
The Latin word for "her" is eam.
eam is the third-person singular feminine pronoun used as the object of a verb or preposition.
Which one should you use?
eam is used when the pronoun serves as the direct object of a transitive verb. However, if the pronoun is the object of a preposition such as cum (with), you must use the ablative form eā instead.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form eam is the accusative singular feminine pronoun, functioning as the direct object of a transitive verb.
Did you know?
- Because Latin uses cases, 'eam' can be placed in many different positions within a sentence without changing its meaning as 'her'.
- Unlike English, where 'her' can be both an object and a possessive, 'eam' is strictly reserved for when she is the object of an action or preposition.
- The distinction between 'eam' and 'eum' is so subtle that a single vowel determines whether you are talking about a woman or a man.
Examples in context
- Eam de visu novi.I know her by sight.This sentence shows how to use eam when referring to someone known by sight.Tatoeba #5126823 by alexmarcelo, translation #5131957 by CarpeLanam
- Cur non vocas eam?Why don't you call her?This sentence demonstrates using eam as the object of the verb "to call".Tatoeba #6154230 by soweli_Elepanto, translation #3918922 by CH
- Dīcit sē eam amāre.He says that he loves her.This sentence illustrates using eam as the direct object of the verb "to love" within a subordinate clause.Tatoeba #11128140 by alexmarcelo, translation #8515156 by CH
- Vocavi eam hodie. Ea mihi scripsit epistulam.I called her today. She wrote me a letter.
- Amo hoc carmen, quod est ejus.I love this song, which is hers.
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Example conversation
Aurelia and Quintus are talking about a missing friend.
- AureliaUbi est Iulia?Where is Julia?
- QuintusNescio, non video eam.I do not know, I do not see her.
- AureliaVidistine eam?Did you see her?
- QuintusNon, hodie eam omnino non vidi.No, I have not seen her at all today.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry eam, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
