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The Dative of Reference
The Dative of Reference
The Dative of Reference usually refers to a living creature. It is similar to indirect object but is used slightly differently because it describes an action before it is actually completed, and it shows that a person is receiving an advantage or disadvantage.
The Dative of Reference usually refers to a living creature. It is similar to indirect object but is used slightly differently because it describes an action before it is actually completed, and it shows that a person is receiving an advantage or disadvantage.
Usually refers to another person or a living creature
Used to show that a person is receiving an advantage or disadvantage
Similar to indirect object but not the same- describes a benefit that will occur once the action is completed, but is describing it before the action is actually completed.
Usually Translated as “for _____.”
Examples:
Tibi arās. (You plough for yourself.)
Tuās rēs tibi habētō. (Keep your goods for yourself.)
Habeo pecunia tibi. (I have money for you)
Mihi iussa capessere fas est. (For me it is right to fulfill your orders)
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