noun a grammatical case in some languages that is used for a direct object or an indirect object
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adjective describing the case of a noun in some languages, indicating the object of a verb or a preposition
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In linguistics, the accusative-dative case refers to a case marking system in which the accusative and dative cases are combined into one case form.
In language learning, understanding the accusative-dative case can help learners grasp the nuances of sentence structure and word order in different languages.
In grammar, the accusative-dative construction is used to show the relationship between the subject and object of a verb.
In writing, the accusative-dative construction can be used to show the relationship between the subject and the object of a sentence. For example, 'The writer gave the editor the manuscript.' Here, 'the editor' is in the dative case, indicating the recipient of the action, and 'the manuscript' is in the accusative case, indicating the direct object.
Psychologists may use the accusative-dative construction when discussing relationships between individuals or groups. For example, 'The psychologist helped the patient overcome their fear.' Here, 'the patient' is in the accusative case, indicating the direct object of the action, and 'their fear' is in the dative case, indicating the recipient of the help.