Declenions

Question 1

Nominative

Answer 1

Typically the subject of the verb

• Answering “who”

Question 2

Genitive

Answer 2

Express possession or family relationship.

• indicated by adding “of”
• Answering “whose?”

Question 3

Dative

Answer 3

Often functions as the indirect object of the verb

• The word “to” or “for” is added to convey this function
• Answering “to/from whom?”

Question 4

Accusative

Answer 4

Often functions About to Drive the direct object of the verb

• Answering “what?”