einem
Translation
a (dative masc./neut.), an (dative masc./neut.), one (dative)
Examples
Ich gebe einem Mann das Buch.
I give the book to a man.
Sie spielt mit einem Kind im Park.
She is playing with a child in the park.
Er wohnt in einem alten Haus.
He lives in an old house.
Grammar Patterns
((+ masculine noun in dative)) before a masculine noun in the dative case Ich gebe einem Mann das Buch.
((+ neuter noun in dative)) before a neuter noun in the dative case Er wohnt in einem Haus.
Similar Words
Similar: dem (the definite article dative form)
Etymology
The dative case form of the indefinite article 'ein' for masculine and neuter nouns. The '-em' ending signals the dative case.
Memory Tips
The 'm' in the dative question word 'Wem?' (To whom?) matches the 'm' at the end of 'einem' and 'dem'.