Question 1

What is the Dative form of "das" in German?

Accepted Answer

For example - "Ich gebe dem Kind das Spielzeug.".
 The sentence "Ich gebe _________ Kind das Spielzeug" uses the dative case to indicate that "Kind" is the indirect object of the verb "geben" (to give). The correct definite article for neuter nouns in the dative case is "dem," so the sentence reads "Ich gebe dem Kind das Spielzeug," translating to "I give the toy to the child" in English.

Question 2

What is the dative case form for "Ein"?

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For example - "Ich gebe einem Kind ein Spielzeug.". The sentence indicates the indirect object in the dative case. We are giving a toy to a child. The correct form of the indefinite article for neuter nouns in the dative case is "einem." Therefore, the sentence should be "Ich gebe einem Kind ein Spielzeug," which means "I give a toy to a child" in English.

Question 3

What is the dative case form for "Eine"?

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For example - "Ich schenke einer Freundin eine Blume.". The sentence indicates the indirect object in the dative case. We are giving a flower to a friend (female). The correct form of the indefinite article for feminine nouns in the dative case is "einer." Therefore, the sentence should be "Ich schenke einer Freundin eine Blume," which means "I give a flower to a friend (female)" in English.

Question 4

What is the Dative form of "die" in German?

Accepted Answer

For example - "Ich helfe der Frau".
 In German, the dative case form of the feminine article "die" is "der." For example, in the sentence "Ich helfe der Frau," which translates to "I help the woman" in English, the word "Frau" (woman) is in the dative case as the indirect object of the verb "helfen" (to help), so the article changes from "die" to "der."

Question 5

What is the Dative Case form of 'Wir' Personal Pronoun?

Accepted Answer

For example - "Der Lehrer hat uns die Hausaufgaben aufgegeben".
 The dative case form of the personal pronoun 'wir' (we) is 'uns'.
In the sentence "Der Lehrer hat uns die Hausaufgaben aufgegeben," 'uns' is used as the indirect object, receiving the action of the verb. Here, the verb 'aufgeben' (to assign) requires an indirect object to indicate to whom the homework is assigned. 'Wir' changes to 'uns' in the dative case to reflect its role as the recipient of the action in the sentence.

Question 6

What is the Dative Case form of 'Du' Personal Pronoun?

Accepted Answer

For example - "Ich habe dir bereits die Einladung gegeben".
 The dative case form of the personal pronoun 'du' (you) is 'dir'. In the sentence, 'dir' is used as the indirect object, receiving the action of the verb. Here, the verb 'gegeben' ("given" - to give) requires an indirect object to indicate to whom the book is given. 'Du' changes to 'dir' in the dative case to reflect its role as the recipient of the action in the sentence.

Question 7

What is the Dative Case form of 'Er' Personal Pronoun?

Accepted Answer

For example - "Ich helfe ihm immer, wenn er Hilfe braucht.".
 The dative case form of the personal pronoun 'er' (he) is 'ihm'. In the sentence, 'ihm' is used as the indirect object, receiving the action of the verb. 'Er' changes to 'ihm' in the dative case to reflect its role as the recipient of the action in the sentence.

Question 8

What is the Dative Case form of 'Ich' Personal Pronoun?

Accepted Answer

For example - "Die Mutter kauft mir ein Geschenk".
 The dative case of the personal pronoun 'ich' (I) is 'mir'. In the sentence "Die Mutter kauft mir ein Geschenk," 'mir' is used as the indirect object, receiving the action of the verb. Here, the verb 'kaufen' (to buy) requires an indirect object to indicate to whom the gift is bought. 'Ich' changes to 'mir' in the dative case to reflect its role as the recipient of the action in the sentence.

Question 9

What is the Dative Case form of 'Ich' Personal Pronoun?

Accepted Answer

For example - "Sie hat mir den Schlüssel gegeben".
 The dative case form of the personal pronoun 'ich' (I) is 'mir'.
In the sentence "Sie hat mir den Schlüssel gegeben," 'mir' is used as the indirect object, receiving the action of the verb. Here, the verb 'geben' (to give) requires an indirect object to indicate to whom the key is given. 'Ich' changes to 'mir' in the dative case to reflect its role as the recipient of the action in the sentence.

Question 10

What preposition pairs with 'arbeiten'?

Accepted Answer

For example - "Er arbeitet an einem neuen Projekt".
 The correct preposition to use with 'arbeiten' to convey the meaning of 'to work on' is 'an', forming the phrase 'arbeiten an'. The sentence 'Er arbeitet an einem neuen Projekt' translates to 'He is working on a new project.' The other prepositions are not used to express the concept of working on something. 

Fun Fact: 'Arbeiten an' requires the dative case.

Question 11

What is the Dative Case form of 'die' for Plural Noun 'Kinder'?

Accepted Answer

For example - "Das Buch gehört den Kindern".
 The dative case of the definite article 'die' (the) when used with plural nouns is 'den'. So, the sentence should read 'Das Buch gehört den Kindern', translating to 'The book belongs to the children' in English.

Question 12

What is the Dative Case form of 'Mein' Personal Pronoun?

Accepted Answer

For example - "Ich schreibe meinem Onkel einen Brief".
 The dative case form of the possessive pronoun 'mein' (my) when used with a masculine noun is 'meinem'. The definitive masculine noun 'Onkel' changes the possessive pronoun 'mein' to 'meinem' in the dative case to reflect its role as the recipient of the action in the sentence 'Ich schreibe meinem Onkel einen Brief', translating to 'I write a letter to my uncle' in English.

Question 13

Which preposition pairs with "träumen"?

Accepted Answer

For example - "Sie träumt jede Nacht von ihrem Urlaub".
 The correct preposition to use with "träumen" to convey the meaning of "to dream of" is "von", making the expression "träumen von". The sentence "Sie träumt jede Nacht von ihrem Urlaub" means "She dreams about her holiday every night".

Question 14

Which preposition pairs with "lernen"?

Accepted Answer

For example - "Er hat aus seinen Fehlern gelernt".
 The correct preposition to use with "lernen" to convey the meaning of "to learn from" is "aus", making the expression "lernen aus". The sentence "Er hat aus seinen Fehlern gelernt" means "He learned from his mistakes".

Question 15

Which preposition pairs with "gehen"?

Accepted Answer

For example - "Ich gehe morgen zum Arzt".
 The correct preposition to use with "gehen" to convey the meaning of "to go to" is "zu", forming the phrase "gehen zu". This means the sentence "Ich gehe morgen zum Arzt" translates to "I am going to the doctor tomorrow". Note that 'zu' changes to 'zum' as a shorthand for 'zu dem'.

Question 16

What is the Dative Case form of 'Ich' Personal Pronoun?

Accepted Answer

For example - "Könntest du mir bitte das Salz reichen?".
 The dative case form of the personal pronoun 'ich' (you) is 'mir'. In the sentence "Könntest du mir bitte das Salz reichen?" ('Could you please me pass the salt?'), 'mir' is used as the indirect object, receiving the action of the verb. Here, the verb 'reichen' (to pass) requires an indirect object to indicate to whom the salt is passed. 'Ich' changes to 'mir' in the dative case to reflect this role.

Question 17

Which Preposition Pairs with "Treffen"?

Accepted Answer

For example - "Sie trifft sich mit ihren Freunden".
 The correct preposition to use with "treffen" to convey the meaning of "to meet with" is "mit", making the expression "treffen mit". The sentence "Sie trifft sich mit ihren Freunden" means "She is meeting with her friends". The other prepositions are not suitable to express the act of meeting with someone.

Question 18

Which is the correct form of the adjective 'geheimnisvoll' in the dative masculine case?

Accepted Answer

For example - "Er lebt in einem kleinen Dorf neben einem großen, geheimnisvollen Wald.".
 'Geheimnisvollen' is the correct adjective declination in this case. It is used in the masculine dative singular form of the adjective 'geheimnisvoll', which translates to 'mysterious' in English. The adjective is modified to express the gender, number, and case of the noun it is describing, in this case, 'Wald' (forest). Using other form are incorrect in this context.

FAQ - Dative Case

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Dative Case (Der Dativ) in German

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Which is the correct form of the adjective 'geheimnisvoll' in the dative masculine case?

Which Preposition Pairs with "Treffen"?

What is the Dative Case form of 'Ich' Personal Pronoun?

Which preposition pairs with "lernen"?

Which preposition pairs with "gehen"?

Which preposition pairs with "träumen"?

What is the Dative Case form of 'Mein' Personal Pronoun?

What is the Dative Case form of 'die' for Plural Noun 'Kinder'?

What preposition pairs with 'arbeiten'?

What is the Dative Case form of 'Er' Personal Pronoun?

Introduction

Dative Case (Der Dativ) in German

Navigation

Relevant German Topics

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the correct form of the adjective 'geheimnisvoll' in the dative masculine case?

Which Preposition Pairs with "Treffen"?

What is the Dative Case form of 'Ich' Personal Pronoun?

Which preposition pairs with "lernen"?

Which preposition pairs with "gehen"?

Which preposition pairs with "träumen"?

What is the Dative Case form of 'Mein' Personal Pronoun?

What is the Dative Case form of 'die' for Plural Noun 'Kinder'?

What preposition pairs with 'arbeiten'?

What is the Dative Case form of 'Er' Personal Pronoun?

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