What does the dative case do in Latin?

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What does the dative case do in Latin?

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2007-03-22 14:17:17 · 4 answers · asked by saxman 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages

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It is used in any situation where you would use "to" or "for" a person or thing in English. I give something to you (you being dative). It is in fact a present for you (you again being dative). Think of it as the generous case.

2007-03-22 15:09:43 · answer #1 · answered by Doethineb 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋

The same as the dative in any other 'case' languages.... marks the indirect object.

2007-03-22 14:19:38 · answer #2 · answered by J9 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋

It's the indirect object. In english the words 'with' or 'for' would be in front of it.

2007-03-22 14:24:14 · answer #3 · answered by Firefly 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋

It tells you to whom you give something

2007-03-22 14:43:31 · answer #4 · answered by umbilikalsmom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋