Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dativo
grammatical term
dah-TEE-voh
Definition
The dative case is used to indicate the indirect object of a verb, often representing to whom or for whom an action is done.
Examples
- The teacher gave the student a book. (‘student’ is in the dative case, as it receives the book.)
- She sent her friend a letter. (‘friend’ is in the dative case.)
- He bought a gift for his mother. (‘mother’ is in the dative case.)
Meaning
In grammatical terms, the dative case often denotes the recipient of something or the entity that benefits from an action.
Synonyms
- beneficiary case
- indirect object case