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Noun Cases

Noun Cases. Dative. Dative – Indirect Object. Use #1: Dative Indirect Object ( Ch 7, Pg 69) Rule: Verbs that express giving , saying , and showing use the dative case to indicate to whom the accusative direct object is being given , said , or shown .

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Noun Cases

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  1. Noun Cases Dative

  2. Dative – Indirect Object • Use #1: Dative Indirect Object (Ch 7, Pg 69) • Rule: Verbs that express giving, saying, and showing use the dative case to indicate to whom the accusative direct object is being given, said, or shown. • In English, we translate this case using the word “to.”

  3. Dative – Indirect Object • English Example: I gave a book to my friend. • Latin Example: Reginaefabulamnarrat. • English Translation: He tells a story to the queen.

  4. Dative - Reference • Use #2: Dative of Reference (Ch 7, Pg 70) • Rule: Used with other verbs to show to whose advantage/disadvantage the action of the verb is performed. • In English, we translate this case using the word “for.”

  5. Dative - Reference • English Example: I wrote a poem for my mom. • Latin Example: Meōamīcōvīllamaedificant. • English Translation: They are buildinga house for my friend.

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