I want to say
No one saw Lucia leaving home.
Nēmō Lūciam domō discentem vīdit.
This is a present participle describing past action, do I need to use a past participle?
How do I say this?
Thank you
Present participle in past sentence?
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Re: Present participle in past sentence?
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Present participle is fine because it refers to the time of the observer in the main clause.
Present participle is fine because it refers to the time of the observer in the main clause.
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Re: Present participle in past sentence?
Thank you that makes sense.
Ah yes, discēdentem, thank you
Ah yes, discēdentem, thank you