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dative in Arabic

مفعول لأجله

/ˈdeɪtɪv/

dative in Arabic: مفعول لأجله. In English, dative means denoting the case of a noun which expresses the remoter or indirect object, generally indicated in English by to or for with the objective.

Arabic words for dative

grammar: noting the case of noun which expresses indirect object
مفعول لأجله

English meaning of dative

  1. adjective Denoting the case of a noun which expresses the remoter or indirect object, generally indicated in English by to or for with the objective.
  2. adjective In one’s gift; capable of being disposed of at will and pleasure, as an office or other privilege.
  3. adjective Removable, as distinguished from perpetual; — said of an officer.
  4. adjective Given by a judge, as distinguished from being cast upon a party by the law itself.

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Questions about dative in Arabic

What is the meaning of dative in Arabic?
Dative in Arabic is مفعول لأجله.
ما معنى كلمة dative؟
Dative: مفعول لأجله.
What does dative mean in English?
Dative means denoting the case of a noun which expresses the remoter or indirect object, generally indicated in English by to or for with the objective.

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