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- What are the different types of datives in Latin?
- What is an example of dative in Latin?
- What are 3 verbs in Latin that take the dative case?
What are the different types of datives in Latin?
In Latin the dative has two classes of meanings. The dative denotes an object not as caused by the action, or directly affected by it (like the accusative), but as reciprocally sharing in the action or receiving it consciously or actively.
What is an example of dative in Latin?
In grammar, the dative case (abbreviated dat, or sometimes d when it is a core argument) is a grammatical case used in some languages to indicate the recipient or beneficiary of an action, as in "Maria Jacobo potum dedit", Latin for "Maria gave Jacob a drink".
What are 3 verbs in Latin that take the dative case?
Parco, “spare,” literally, “be lenient (to …).” • Pareo, “obey,” literally, “be obedient (to …).” • Persuadeo, “persuade,” literally, “make sweet or agreeable (to …).” Page 2 2 • Placeo, “please,” literally, “be pleasing (to …).” • Servio, “serve,” literally, “be a servant or slave (to …).” • And finally, studeo, “ ...
