Noun Case Meanings

Question 1

Nominative Case

Answer 1

most likely indicates the subject of the sentence; sometimes appears with a linking verb as a predicate nominative

Question 2

Genitive Case

Answer 2

Limits or modifies another noun; commonly conveys the idea of possession.

Question 3

Dative Case

Answer 3

shows a person or thing indirectly affected by the verb (indirect object); often the word “to” or “for” is supplied in translation.

Question 4

Accusative Case

Answer 4

the direct object of a sentence or object of a preposition

Question 5

Ablative Case

Answer 5

“adverbial case”; limits or modifies a verb conveying ideas such as means, agent, accompaniment, manner, place, or time; often the word “from,” “by,” or “with” are supplied in translation.

Question 6

Vocative Case

Answer 6

used as a call or address; can sometimes operate as an interjection