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accusative

nounmasculinetécnico/ɐkuzɐˈtivu/low

a·cu·sa·ti·vo

Definition

The grammatical case that marks the direct object of a verb, or the object of certain prepositions.
In Latin, 'puellam' is the accusative form of 'puella'.
In German, the accusative case is used for the direct object.
Common collocations
accusative casepreposition with accusative

Etymology

Do latim 'accusativus', de 'accusare' (acusar).

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