Case 3 · Кому? Чему?
Дательный
Dative(Datel'nyy)
The “to/for someone” case — indirect objects, age, feelings, and several fixed constructions.
How it works
The “to/for someone” case — indirect objects, age, feelings, and several fixed constructions.
Then open Chart, Nouns, Adjectives, Exceptions, and Examples in that order.
When to use it
- Indirect object: give / say / write / show something to someone
- Age: Мне 25 лет
- Feelings & states: мне холодно, ей скучно
- Need/obligation: мне нужно / надо
- With prepositions: к, по, благодаря, согласно, навстречу
Common prepositions
кпоблагодарясогласнонавстречу
Pro tip
If someone receives the action, feels something, or has an age — try dative first.