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).