List Of Accusative And Dative Verbs In German Pdf Direct

Here are some common Dative verbs in German:

Because the list of dative verbs is shorter than accusative verbs, memorize the dative verbs ( helfen, danken, gefallen, gehören, etc. ) as a special group. If a verb isn't on that list, it's likely accusative. List Of Accusative And Dative Verbs In German Pdf

(to need) – Wir brauchen einen neuen Plan. (We need a new plan.) Here are some common Dative verbs in German:

(to give) — Ich gebe dem Mann (dat) ein Buch (akk). (I give the man a book.) (to need) – Wir brauchen einen neuen Plan

A downloadable PDF listing common verbs with their required prepositions is available in the resources section.

Use the dative verb list as a filter. Whenever you speak, mentally check: Is my verb on the dative list? If yes, block the accusative. If no, default to accusative (or two-way rules).

(to hear) – Hörst du den Vogel? (Do you hear the bird?)