regendi

Regendi is a Latin term primarily encountered in discussions of Latin grammar. It is the genitive singular form of the gerund derived from the verb regere, meaning “to rule” or “to govern.” As a gerund, regendi functions as a verbal noun that denotes the action of ruling in a general, abstract sense.

In use, regendi expresses relation to the action of ruling, often indicating purpose or attribution in combination with other words. For example, phrases such as causa regendi civium can be translated as “for the sake of ruling the citizens,” illustrating how the genitive gerund can link the act of ruling to a noun or purpose. The gerund’s genitive singular form can appear in various constructions where classical Latin requires a noun-like expression of action.

In addition to its standard grammatical role, regendi has limited use outside strict grammar discussions. It does not describe a separate concept or widely recognized modern entity, but may occasionally appear in scholarly writings, Latin glossaries, or as a Latin noun form in texts that analyze governance or authority.

Related topics include the broader concept of the gerund in Latin, its other case forms (regendo, regendum, regendorum, etc.), and parallels with the gerundive. For learners, understanding regendi helps illuminate how Latin abstracts action into a noun and how that noun can connect to other elements in a sentence to express purpose or attribution.