What is a Dative Sentence?

The video addresses the misconception of 'dative sentences' in German, explaining that sentences cannot be classified by cases like nominative, accusative, or dative. It clarifies that cases affect nouns and their partners, not entire sentences. Examples in both English and German illustrate how cases function. The video also explains dative verbs, which require dative objects, and discusses predicate nominatives. Overall, it emphasizes that sentences are not defined by cases, debunking the myth of dative sentences.

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