German Dative Case Quiz with Real Sentences
Pick every Dative Part in each Sentence
In this practice, you will see one sentence and a short list of parts from that sentence. Select all parts that are in the dative. Some sentences have two dative parts, so one click is not always enough. If you want a quick overview of how cases work, read this guide to German cases. For focused practice, the dative case explanation shows the most common patterns.
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FAQ about the Dative
What is the main idea of the dative?
In many sentences, the dative marks the person or thing that receives something or is affected indirectly.
A quick test is to ask to whom or for whom.
You can compare it with the subject role in the nominative case.
Why do some sentences have two dative parts?
This often happens when a verb takes a dative object and the sentence also contains a dative prepositional phrase, for example with mit, bei, nach, or von.
The detailed patterns are explained in the dative case guide.
How can I avoid mixing up dative and accusative?
Focus on the verb and the preposition.
Many verbs such as helfen, danken, and gehören often go with dative.
Many direct objects show up as accusative, which you can review in the accusative case article.
Does the article always change in the dative?
Yes. For example, der becomes dem, die becomes der, and das becomes dem.
Once you know the patterns, they become automatic through repetition, especially when you train articles in context.
When do people use the genitive instead?
Genitive is common for possession and some set phrases, but in everyday speech many speakers replace it with other structures.
If you want to compare, read the genitive case overview.
