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Introduction[edit | edit source]

In the previous lessons of our "Complete 0 to A1 Russian Course," we have covered various aspects of Russian grammar, including the basics of the Russian alphabet, pronunciation, and different cases of Russian nouns. In this lesson, we will focus on the Dative case, which is one of the six cases used in the Russian language. Understanding the Dative case is essential for expressing indirect objects, recipients, and beneficiaries of actions. By mastering the Dative case, you will be able to communicate more effectively in Russian and enhance your language skills. So, let's dive into the fascinating world of the Russian Dative case!

What is the Dative Case?[edit | edit source]

The Dative case is used to indicate the indirect object of a verb, the recipient of an action, or the beneficiary of an action. It answers the questions "to whom?" or "for whom?" in a sentence. In Russian, the Dative case is primarily used with verbs that involve giving, sending, or showing something to someone. It is also used with prepositions that require the Dative case, such as "to," "for," and "with." By using the Dative case correctly, you can convey more precise meanings and avoid confusion in your Russian conversations.

Forming the Dative Case[edit | edit source]

To form the Dative case, we need to understand the declension patterns of Russian nouns. In Russian, nouns can be divided into three genders: masculine, feminine, and neuter. Each gender has its own declension pattern for the Dative case. Let's explore these patterns in detail:

Masculine Nouns[edit | edit source]

Masculine nouns that end in a consonant or -й in the nominative case usually undergo softening in the Dative case. This means that the final consonant is replaced with its soft counterpart. For example:

Russian	Pronunciation	English
стол	stol	table
столу	stu-lu	to the table
дом	dom	house
дому	do-mu	to the house

Masculine nouns that end in -ь in the nominative case do not undergo any changes in the Dative case. For example:

Russian	Pronunciation	English
человек	che-lo-vek	person
человеку	che-lo-ve-ku	to the person
мужчина	mu-zhchi-na	man
мужчине	mu-zhchi-ne	to the man

Feminine Nouns[edit | edit source]

Feminine nouns that end in -а or -я in the nominative case change their endings to -е in the Dative case. For example:

Russian	Pronunciation	English
книга	kni-ga	book
книге	kni-ge	to the book
мама	ma-ma	mom
маме	ma-me	to mom

Feminine nouns that end in -ь in the nominative case also change their endings to -и in the Dative case. For example:

Russian	Pronunciation	English
ночь	noch	night
ночи	no-chi	to the night
рука	ru-ka	hand
руке	ru-ke	to the hand

Neuter Nouns[edit | edit source]

Neuter nouns that end in -о or -е in the nominative case change their endings to -у in the Dative case. For example:

Russian	Pronunciation	English
окно	ok-no	window
окну	ok-nu	to the window
море	mo-re	sea
морю	mo-ryu	to the sea

Neuter nouns that end in -мя in the nominative case change their endings to -ению in the Dative case. For example:

Russian	Pronunciation	English
имя	i-mya	name
имени	i-me-ni	to the name
время	vre-mya	time
времени	vre-me-ni	to the time

Exceptions[edit | edit source]

As with any rule, there are exceptions in the Russian language. Some nouns do not follow the regular declension patterns in the Dative case. Here are a few examples:

The noun "отец" (father) changes to "отцу" (to the father) in the Dative case.
The noun "год" (year) changes to "году" (to the year) in the Dative case.
The noun "час" (hour) changes to "часу" (to the hour) in the Dative case.

Remember that these exceptions need to be memorized individually as they do not follow the general rules of declension.

Using the Dative Case[edit | edit source]

Now that we have learned how to form the Dative case, let's explore its usage in different contexts. The Dative case is primarily used to express the indirect object of a verb, the recipient of an action, or the beneficiary of an action. Here are some common situations where the Dative case is used:

Indirect Objects[edit | edit source]

The Dative case is used to indicate the indirect object of a verb. It answers the question "to whom?" or "for whom?" in a sentence. For example:

Я дал подарок маме. (I gave a gift to mom.)
Она рассказала историю друзьям. (She told a story to her friends.)

In both of these examples, the Dative case is used to indicate the recipient of the action.

Verbs of Giving[edit | edit source]

Verbs that involve giving, sending, or showing something to someone often require the Dative case. Here are some common verbs that take the Dative case:

давать (to give)
отправлять (to send)
показывать (to show)

For example:

Я дал цветы девушке. (I gave flowers to the girl.)
Он отправил письмо другу. (He sent a letter to his friend.)
Мы показали фотографии родителям. (We showed the photos to our parents.)

In each of these sentences, the Dative case is used to indicate the recipient of the action.

Prepositions[edit | edit source]

Certain prepositions in the Russian language require the use of the Dative case. Here are some common prepositions that require the Dative case:

к (to, towards)
по (along, on)
с (with)

For example:

Я иду к врачу. (I am going to the doctor.)
Они гуляли по парку. (They were walking in the park.)
Я пью чай с молоком. (I drink tea with milk.)

In each of these examples, the Dative case is used to indicate the direction, location, or accompaniment.

Summary[edit | edit source]

In this lesson, we have explored the basics of the Russian Dative case. We have learned how to form the Dative case for masculine, feminine, and neuter nouns. We have also discussed the usage of the Dative case in expressing indirect objects, recipients, and beneficiaries of actions. By mastering the Dative case, you will be able to express yourself more accurately and confidently in Russian. Keep practicing and incorporating the Dative case into your conversations, and you will soon become proficient in this aspect of Russian grammar.

Table of Contents - Russian Course - 0 to A1[edit source]

Course Presentation

Alphabet and Pronunciation

Basic Phrases and Greetings

Nouns and Gender

Numbers and Time

Cases and Prepositions

Family and Relationships

Verbs and Conjugation

Food and Dining

Russian Traditions and Holidays

Travel and Transportation

Adjectives and Adverbs

Hobbies and Leisure Activities

Russian Literature and Arts

Videos[edit | edit source]

Dative Case Noun Endings in Russian - YouTube[edit | edit source]

Beginning Russian: Dative Case. Indirect Object. Common Verbs -1 ...[edit | edit source]

Russian Grammar Lessons: DATIVE CASE - YouTube[edit | edit source]

Sources[edit | edit source]

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]

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+__TOC__
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+== Introduction ==
-As we continue our journey into Russian grammar, we have now arrived at the Dative Case. This case is used to indicate the indirect object of a sentence, which can include people or things receiving an action, as well as things to which something refers. In this lesson, we will explore the basics of the Dative Case and how to use it correctly.
+In the previous lessons of our "Complete 0 to A1 Russian Course," we have covered various aspects of Russian grammar, including the basics of the Russian alphabet, pronunciation, and different cases of Russian nouns. In this lesson, we will focus on the Dative case, which is one of the six cases used in the Russian language. Understanding the Dative case is essential for expressing indirect objects, recipients, and beneficiaries of actions. By mastering the Dative case, you will be able to communicate more effectively in Russian and enhance your language skills. So, let's dive into the fascinating world of the Russian Dative case!
 == What is the Dative Case? ==
-The Dative Case is used to indicate the indirect object of a sentence, which can include people or things that are indirectly affected by the action of the verb. The ending of the noun changes depending on its gender, and the ending of adjectives modify accordingly, similarly to previous cases we have discussed before. For example:
+The Dative case is used to indicate the indirect object of a verb, the recipient of an action, or the beneficiary of an action. It answers the questions "to whom?" or "for whom?" in a sentence. In Russian, the Dative case is primarily used with verbs that involve giving, sending, or showing something to someone. It is also used with prepositions that require the Dative case, such as "to," "for," and "with." By using the Dative case correctly, you can convey more precise meanings and avoid confusion in your Russian conversations.
-* Я дал моей жене цветы - I gave flowers to my wife.
+== Forming the Dative Case ==
-* Мне нужен карандаш - I need a pencil.
-In the first example, the noun "жене" (wife) is in the Dative case, as it indicates the person to whom the action (giving flowers) was directed to. In the second example, the pronoun "мне" (to me) is used in the Dative case to indicate the person that needs the pencil.
+To form the Dative case, we need to understand the declension patterns of Russian nouns. In Russian, nouns can be divided into three genders: masculine, feminine, and neuter. Each gender has its own declension pattern for the Dative case. Let's explore these patterns in detail:
-== Dative Case Endings ==
+=== Masculine Nouns ===
-Like all previous cases, correct usage of the Dative requires proper form identification of the noun. Below we have a table which demonstrates the different noun endings as well as the changes in the ending of adjectives that agree with them.
+Masculine nouns that end in a consonant or -й in the nominative case usually undergo softening in the Dative case. This means that the final consonant is replaced with its soft counterpart. For example:
 {| class="wikitable"
-! Gender !! Ending !! Adjective ending
+! Russian !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| Masculine || -у/-ю || -ому/-ему
+| стол || stol || table
 |-
-| Feminine || -e/-и || -ой/-ей
+| столу || stu-lu || to the table
 |-
-| Neuter || -у/-ю || -ому/-ему
+| дом || dom || house
 |-
-| Plural || -ам/-ям || -ым/-им
+| дому || do-mu || to the house
 |}
-== Examples ==
+Masculine nouns that end in -ь in the nominative case do not undergo any changes in the Dative case. For example:
-Here are a few examples to further demonstrate the use of the Dative Case:
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Russian !! Pronunciation !! English
+|-
+| человек || che-lo-vek || person
+|-
+| человеку || che-lo-ve-ku || to the person
+|-
+| мужчина || mu-zhchi-na || man
+|-
+| мужчине || mu-zhchi-ne || to the man
+|}
-* Я говорю со своим другом - I am talking to my friend.
+=== Feminine Nouns ===
-* Она помогает старикам - She is helping old people.
-* Ребенок показывает мне картинку - The child is showing me a picture.
-== Tips ==
+Feminine nouns that end in -а or -я in the nominative case change their endings to -е in the Dative case. For example:
-When using the Dative Case, it's important to keep in mind that in Russian, direct and indirect objects are different from what they are in English. For example, the English sentence "I gave the flowers" would be translated in Russian as "Я дал цветы", without "to" or "my wife". Keeping this subtle difference in mind can help avoid confusion.
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Russian !! Pronunciation !! English
+|-
+| книга || kni-ga || book
+|-
+| книге || kni-ge || to the book
+|-
+| мама || ma-ma || mom
+|-
+| маме || ma-me || to mom
+|}
-It's also important to note that the use of prepositions can change the case of the noun and how it is used in the sentence. For example, "Я говорю со своим другом" uses the preposition "со" to indicate that both the person speaking and the other person are talking to each other. The use of the preposition changes the function of "друг" to an instrumentative and requires the noun to be in the Dative case. Paying attention to subtle nuances like this can greatly aid in effective communication in Russian.
+Feminine nouns that end in -ь in the nominative case also change their endings to -и in the Dative case. For example:
-== Exercises ==
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Russian !! Pronunciation !! English
+|-
+| ночь || noch || night
+|-
+| ночи || no-chi || to the night
+|-
+| рука || ru-ka || hand
+|-
+| руке || ru-ke || to the hand
+|}
+=== Neuter Nouns ===
+Neuter nouns that end in -о or -е in the nominative case change their endings to -у in the Dative case. For example:
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Russian !! Pronunciation !! English
+|-
+| окно || ok-no || window
+|-
+| окну || ok-nu || to the window
+|-
+| море || mo-re || sea
+|-
+| морю || mo-ryu || to the sea
+|}
-* Change the following sentence to a dative case: Я хочу купить эту книгу (I want to buy this book).
+Neuter nouns that end in -мя in the nominative case change their endings to -ению in the Dative case. For example:
-* Translate the following sentence into Russian: She is bringing me tea.
-* Conjugate the following verb into the Dative case: Показать (to show)
-== Sources ==
+{| class="wikitable"
-* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_grammar Wikipedia - Russian Grammar]
+! Russian !! Pronunciation !! English
-* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dative_case Wikipedia - Dative Case]
+|-
+| имя || i-mya || name
+|-
+| имени || i-me-ni || to the name
+|-
+| время || vre-mya || time
+|-
+| времени || vre-me-ni || to the time
+|}
+=== Exceptions ===
+As with any rule, there are exceptions in the Russian language. Some nouns do not follow the regular declension patterns in the Dative case. Here are a few examples:
+* The noun "отец" (father) changes to "отцу" (to the father) in the Dative case.
+* The noun "год" (year) changes to "году" (to the year) in the Dative case.
+* The noun "час" (hour) changes to "часу" (to the hour) in the Dative case.
+Remember that these exceptions need to be memorized individually as they do not follow the general rules of declension.
+== Using the Dative Case ==
+Now that we have learned how to form the Dative case, let's explore its usage in different contexts. The Dative case is primarily used to express the indirect object of a verb, the recipient of an action, or the beneficiary of an action. Here are some common situations where the Dative case is used:
+=== Indirect Objects ===
+The Dative case is used to indicate the indirect object of a verb. It answers the question "to whom?" or "for whom?" in a sentence. For example:
+* Я дал подарок маме. (I gave a gift to mom.)
+* Она рассказала историю друзьям. (She told a story to her friends.)
+In both of these examples, the Dative case is used to indicate the recipient of the action.
+=== Verbs of Giving ===
+Verbs that involve giving, sending, or showing something to someone often require the Dative case. Here are some common verbs that take the Dative case:
+* давать (to give)
+* отправлять (to send)
+* показывать (to show)
+For example:
+* Я дал цветы девушке. (I gave flowers to the girl.)
+* Он отправил письмо другу. (He sent a letter to his friend.)
+* Мы показали фотографии родителям. (We showed the photos to our parents.)
+In each of these sentences, the Dative case is used to indicate the recipient of the action.
+=== Prepositions ===
+Certain prepositions in the Russian language require the use of the Dative case. Here are some common prepositions that require the Dative case:
+* к (to, towards)
+* по (along, on)
+* с (with)
+For example:
+* Я иду к врачу. (I am going to the doctor.)
+* Они гуляли по парку. (They were walking in the park.)
+* Я пью чай с молоком. (I drink tea with milk.)
+In each of these examples, the Dative case is used to indicate the direction, location, or accompaniment.
+== Summary ==
+In this lesson, we have explored the basics of the Russian Dative case. We have learned how to form the Dative case for masculine, feminine, and neuter nouns. We have also discussed the usage of the Dative case in expressing indirect objects, recipients, and beneficiaries of actions. By mastering the Dative case, you will be able to express yourself more accurately and confidently in Russian. Keep practicing and incorporating the Dative case into your conversations, and you will soon become proficient in this aspect of Russian grammar.
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+|description=In this lesson of our "Complete 0 to A1 Russian Course," we will explore the basics of the Russian Dative case. We will learn how to form the Dative case for different genders and how to use it in various contexts. By mastering the Dative case, you will enhance your language skills and be able to express yourself more effectively in Russian.
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+==Videos==
+===Dative Case Noun Endings in Russian - YouTube===
+<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kfq4DH9y1oo</youtube>
+===Beginning Russian: Dative Case. Indirect Object. Common Verbs -1 ...===
+<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRHxCrizxmY</youtube>
+===Russian Grammar Lessons: DATIVE CASE - YouTube===
+<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8jsvRGsV2w</youtube>
+==Sources==
+* [https://www.russianlessons.net/grammar/nouns_dative.php The Dative Case - Russian Grammar]
+* [https://www.thoughtco.com/dative-case-russian-4773320 The Dative Case in Russian: Usage and Examples]
+* [https://www.russianlessons.net/grammar/nouns_accusative.php The Accusative Case - Russian Grammar]
+==Other Lessons==
+* [[Language/Russian/Grammar/Кое-То-Нибудь|Кое То Нибудь]]
+* [[Language/Russian/Grammar/Adjectives|Adjectives]]
+* [[Language/Russian/Grammar/0-to-A1-Course|0 to A1 Course]]
+* [[Language/Russian/Grammar/Prepositional-Case|Prepositional Case]]
+* [[Language/Russian/Grammar/Порядок-слов-в-русском-предложении|Порядок слов в русском предложении]]
+* [[Language/Russian/Grammar/Use-of-the-verb-быть-in-the-past|Use of the verb быть in the past]]
+* [[Language/Russian/Grammar/Pronouns|Pronouns]]
+* [[Language/Russian/Grammar/Instrumental-Case|Instrumental Case]]
+* [[Language/Russian/Grammar/Russian-cases|Russian cases]]
+* [[Language/Russian/Grammar/Past-Tense-Conjugations|Past Tense Conjugations]]
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