Introduction

The first declension is the first group of nouns, grouped according to their similar pattern of endings. For the other declensions, go to the appropriate page:

1. 2nd declension
2. 3rd declension
3. 4th declension
4. 5th declension

First declension nouns are almost always feminine, but there are a few nouns with first declension endings that are MASCULINE. These are known as the 'pain' nouns, because their first letters spell 'pain':

1. Poeta
2. Agricola
3. Incola
4. Nauta