A2 - Elementary
Dative Case
Dativ
The dative case is used for the indirect object - who receives something.
ARTICLES IN DATIVE:
Masculine: dem / einem
Feminine: der / einer
Neuter: dem / einem
Plural: den + n (noun adds -n)
Dative answers: WEM? (to whom?)
Many verbs and prepositions require dative.
ARTICLES IN DATIVE:
Masculine: dem / einem
Feminine: der / einer
Neuter: dem / einem
Plural: den + n (noun adds -n)
Dative answers: WEM? (to whom?)
Many verbs and prepositions require dative.
Examples
Ich gebe dem Mann das Buch.
I give the man the book.
Sie hilft der Frau.
She helps the woman.
mit dem Auto
with the car
aus der Stadt
from the city
Tip:
Dative prepositions: aus, bei, mit, nach, seit, von, zu. Memorize them! Some prepositions (an, in, etc.) use accusative OR dative depending on motion.
Dative prepositions: aus, bei, mit, nach, seit, von, zu. Memorize them! Some prepositions (an, in, etc.) use accusative OR dative depending on motion.