accusative
Translation
accusative, objective case
Examples
In German, 'den Mann' is in the accusative case.
In German, 'den Mann' is in the accusative case.
Grammar Patterns
((the accusative)) a grammatical case The noun is in the accusative.
Similar Words
Synonyms: objective case; Antonyms: nominative, dative
Etymology
From Latin 'accusativus', from 'accusare' (to accuse), a mistranslation of Greek 'aitiatikē' (causative).
Memory Tips
Think of the accusative case as the direct object, the thing being 'accused' or acted upon by the verb.