Dative
/ˈdeɪtɪv/
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Pro Tip 1/3Language Specific
Dative case exists in some languages, but not in English. 
In German, 'dem Freund' is dative, but in English, we say 'to the friend'.
Pro Tip 2/3Use After Verbs
Dative is used after certain verbs to indicate to whom or for whom something is done. 
In the phrase 'She wrote her friend a letter,' 'her friend' would be dative in some languages.
Pro Tip 3/3No English Equivalent
English doesn't have a dative case, but knowing it helps understand other languages. 
Learning dative helps when you study German, Russian, or Latin.
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