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Understanding the Dative Case in Čeština
The dative case in Čeština is used to show that something is being given to someone or something. It's like when you give a gift to a friend. You use the dative case to show who is receiving the gift.
Important Points
Used for indirect objects: The person or thing that receives something.
Used with certain verbs: Some verbs naturally use the dative case.
Used with certain prepositions: Some prepositions require the dative case.
In Čeština, nouns, pronouns, and adjectives change their endings to show the dative case. This is called declension.
Examples
Dávám mamince květiny. (To whom am I giving flowers? To mom.)
Pomáhám kamarádovi. (To whom am I helping? To a friend.)
Říkám dětem pohádku. (To whom am I telling a story? To the children.)
Let's look at how to change words into the dative case.
Important Points
Masculine nouns often end in -ovi or -u.
Feminine nouns often end in -ě or -i.
Neuter nouns often end in -u.
Examples
Píšu bratrovi dopis. (To whom am I writing a letter? To brother.)
Dávám knize obal. (To what am I giving a cover? To the book.)
Posílám dítěti hračku. (To whom am I sending a toy? To the child.)
Practice by thinking about who gets what in your sentences. This will help you get used to using the dative case in Čeština.
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