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The Dative as an Indirect Object
The Dative as an Indirect Object
The Dative as an indirect object is the “default” (most basic and common) use of the dative. It is used to refer to something that is being done, mostly used with verbs of giving, showing, or telling.
The Dative as an indirect object is the “default” (most basic and common) use of the dative. It is used to refer to something that is being done, mostly used with verbs of giving, showing, or telling.
“Default” (most basic and common) use of the dative
Used to refer to something that is being done, mostly used with verbs of giving, showing, or telling
Translated as “to/for ______”
Examples:
Caecilius cibum cerbero dat. (Caecilius gives food to Cerberus)
Litterās ā tē mihi stator tuus reddidit. (Your messenger delivered to me a letter from you)
Hostīs in fugam dat. (He puts the enemy to flight)
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