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Dative Case

Dative Case. To whom/for whom. Forms of the Dative Case. 1 st Declension Singular = ae Plural = is Example: puella becomes puellae or puellis 2 nd Declension (both regular and neuter) Singular = o Plural = is Example: servus becomes servo or servis 3 rd Declension

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Dative Case

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  1. Dative Case To whom/for whom

  2. Forms of the Dative Case • 1st Declension • Singular = aePlural = is • Example: puella becomes puellae or puellis • 2nd Declension (both regular and neuter) • Singular = o Plural = is • Example: servus becomes servo or servis • 3rd Declension • Singular = i Plural = ibus • Example: canis becomes cani or canibus

  3. Function of the Dative Case • Dative case is used to express the indirect object. • The indirect object is the person or thing receiving the benefit, often with verbs of giving, showing, or telling. • Example: Caecilius gives Quintus money. • CaeciliuspecuniamQuinto dat. • Quinto is dative because he receives the benefit.

  4. Examples of Datives • MetellaMelissaetogamostendit. • Metella shows Melissa the toga…or… • Metella shows the toga to Melissa. • Melissa is dative because she receives the benefit. • Grumiohospitibuscenamparat. • Grumio prepares dinner for the guests. • Guests are dative because they receive the benefit. Datives are often translated as to__ / for__.

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