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Dative case (dativ): to whom
The dative answers "to whom?" and marks the person who receives something. It is also used after ka and prema (towards). Dajem knjigu Marku = I give the book to Marko.
Examples
Daj mi to, molim te.
Give me that, please.
Pišem prijatelju.
I'm writing to a friend.
Treba mi pomoć.
I need help. (mi — dative "to me")
Tips
- "Daj mi" (give me) and "treba mi" (I need) are two everyday expressions with the dative.