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dative

/ˈdeɪtɪv/ noun · British & US
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What does dative mean?

noun

In grammar, the case of a noun or pronoun that indicates the indirect object of a verb, typically the recipient of the action described by the verb. The dative case is often used to express the relationship between the verb and the noun or pronoun.

Example

"The gift was given to her in the dative case, indicating that she was the indirect object of the verb 'give'."

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