Vocabulary Entry

accusative

|noun • adjective

noun

In grammar, the accusative case is the form of a noun or pronoun used for the direct object of a verb.

Example Sentences

"In the sentence 'I see the dog', 'the dog' is in the accusative case."

"Many languages, such as Latin and German, have specific endings for the accusative case."

"When learning a new language, understanding the accusative can be crucial for sentence structure."

adjective

Example Sentences

"The accusative form of 'he' is 'him'."

"In that sentence, the subject is in the nominative, while the object is in the accusative."

"Learning accusative pronouns improves your ability to speak clearly."