DATIVE CASE

Definite Articles

Masculine Feminine Neuter pluralNominative der die das dieAccusative den die das dieDative dem der dem den

What it is

• The DATIVE case is when the pronoun/noun functions as the INDIRECT OBJECT!

Example Sentances

• Ich schicke dem Lehrer eine E-Mail.

WHY?

• Use “dem” because because Lehrer is a masculine noun and is

functioning as the indirect object. • (Hint- you can find an indirect object

more easily by putting to/for in front of the noun. If it fits, it is the direct

object.)

Example

•Wem schickst du eine E-Mail?

WHY?

• Use “wem” because you are inquiring about the indirect object. You are asking “to or for whom”.

•For more in depth help ask Frau Schmouder!