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Match the following German cases with their primary function:
Match the following German cases with their primary function:
Nominativ = Used for the subject of the sentence Genitiv = Indicates possession or relation Dativ = Used for the indirect object of the sentence Akkusativ = Used for the direct object of the sentence
Match the German case with the corresponding question it answers:
Match the German case with the corresponding question it answers:
Nominativ = Wer? (Who?) or Was? (What?) Genitiv = Wessen? (Whose?) Dativ = Wem? (To whom?) Akkusativ = Wen? (Whom?) or Was? (What?)
Match the German case with its example sentence:
Match the German case with its example sentence:
Nominativ = Der Hund bellt. Genitiv = Das Buch des Lehrers. Dativ = Ich gebe dem Mann das Buch. Akkusativ = Ich sehe den Hund.
Match the German case with its common usage:
Match the German case with its common usage:
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Match the German case with the article changes it affects:
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Study Notes
4 Fälle (Four Cases) in German Grammar
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Nominativ (Nominative)
- Used for the subject of the sentence.
- Answers the question "Wer?" (Who?) or "Was?" (What?).
- Example: "Der Hund bellt." (The dog barks.)
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Genitiv (Genitive)
- Indicates possession or relation.
- Answers the question "Wessen?" (Whose?).
- Often used with prepositions and in formal language.
- Example: "Das Buch des Lehrers." (The teacher's book.)
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Dativ (Dative)
- Used for the indirect object of the sentence.
- Answers the question "Wem?" (To whom?).
- Commonly used with certain prepositions.
- Example: "Ich gebe dem Mann das Buch." (I give the man the book.)
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Akkusativ (Accusative)
- Used for the direct object of the sentence.
- Answers the question "Wen?" (Whom?) or "Was?" (What?).
- Example: "Ich sehe den Hund." (I see the dog.)
Additional Notes
- Each case affects the articles and adjectives used with nouns.
- Understanding the cases is essential for proper sentence structure and meaning in German.
Four Cases in German Grammar
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Nominative Case
- Functions as the subject in sentences.
- Answers the questions "Who?" (Wer?) or "What?" (Was?).
- Example: "Der Hund bellt." translates to "The dog barks."
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Genitive Case
- Indicates ownership or relationship.
- Answers the question "Whose?" (Wessen?).
- Frequently used with prepositions and in formal contexts.
- Example: "Das Buch des Lehrers." translates to "The teacher's book."
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Dative Case
- Represents the indirect object of a sentence.
- Answers the question "To whom?" (Wem?).
- Often accompanied by specific prepositions.
- Example: "Ich gebe dem Mann das Buch." translates to "I give the man the book."
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Accusative Case
- Used for the direct object within sentences.
- Answers the questions "Whom?" (Wen?) or "What?" (Was?).
- Example: "Ich sehe den Hund." translates to "I see the dog."
Additional Notes
- Each grammatical case influences the articles and adjectives that accompany nouns.
- Mastery of the four cases is crucial for accurate sentence formation and comprehension in German.
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Description
This quiz explores the four grammatical cases in German: Nominative, Genitive, Dative, and Accusative. Each case is defined with examples and questions they answer, providing a comprehensive understanding of their usage in sentences. Test your knowledge on how these cases affect sentence structure and meaning.
